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A. Leschen & Sons Rope Company 

ff ice and Warehouse 
920 TO 932 NORTH FIRST STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 

Branch Stores 

87 to 89 West Street 137 East Lake Street 

New York, N. Y. Chicago, III. 



1717 to 1723 Arapahoe Street 

Denver, Col. 



313 Pacific Block 

Seattle, Wash 



BEING A BRIEF HISTORY OP 
THE HOUSE OF A. LESCHEN 
& SONS ROPE COMPANY, FROM 
ITS FOUNDING IN 1857 TO THE 
PRESENT TIME, TO WHICH IS 
ALSO APPENDED A CATA- 
LOGUE WITH ILLUSTRATIONS 
AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ITS 
VARIOUS PRODUCTS • « 



JUBRARY Of CONGRESS 

Two Copl«s Receiver 

JAN 4 1908 

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Copyright 1907 by 

A. Leschen & Sons Rope Company 

St. Lowis, Mo. 



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'IFTY years ago, in St. Louis, Adolph Leschen began in a small way 
to manufacture hemp or fiber rope. To-day the great manufacturing 
plant of the A. Leschen & Sons Rope Company, at St. Louis, covers 
thirty-three acres. The four branch houses and twenty-eight agencies 
handle the product of the works, and Leschen Wire Rope cobwebs the 
world. It is perhaps not out of place to refer briefly herein to these fifty years of progress 
and success, and to the policy which has distinguished our methods of manufacture. 
In the early days, as now, the Leschen policy was "quality first," and the en- 
deavor has not been to turn out a product larger than that of any other manufacturer, 
but to make wire rope of a quality which may always be relied upon. 

Few changes have taken place in the half century, either in administration or 
in ideals. The firm name as it appeared fifty years ago was not changed until 1872. 
when Mr. Henry Leschen, now president of the corporation, became a partner with 
his father under the firm name of A. Leschen Sz Son. Five years later, upon the 
entrance of John A. Leschen, now vice-president, the name was changed to A. 
Leschen & Sons. Such was the growth of the business, that in 1886 it was deemed 
wise to incorporate it under the present title of A. Leschen & Sons Rope Company. 
In 1898 ^Ir. Charles H. Tucker became secretary- and treasurer. 

The Leschen Works are located on the Terminal Railway Belt Line which con- 
nects with all the trunk lines of the United States. The St. Louis warehouses are 
on North First Street, and contain a large and varied stock of such types of wire 
rope as are in constant demand. To effectively handle the business of the Atlantic 
and Eastern States, the New York store was established at 163 and 165 Washington 
Street, and is now in the West Street Building, Nos. 87, 88 and 89 West Street. This, 
in addition to being one of the distributing points of enormous quantities of Hercules 
and Patent Flattened Strand Rope, is also the headquarters of the fast growing 
export trade. Through the Chicago branch, at 137 East Lake Street, rope is supplied 
for the iron, lumber, coal and stone industries of the middle North. The great 
mining interests of the West are served through the Denver branch, at 17 17-1723 
Arapahoe Street, where such rope is carried as is required principally in mining opera- 
tions and for aerial tramways. The Seattle branch handles the important logging 
and lumber interests of the great Northwest. In addition to these branches, separate 



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agencies of the A. Leschen & Sons Rope Company are located at Boston, Buffalo, 
Philadelphia, Pittsburg-, Baltimore, Charleston, S. C," Savannah, Jacksonville, Birm- 
ingham, New Orleans, Galveston, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Cin- 
cinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Portland, St. Paul, Kansas City, Duluth, Salt Lake 
City, Butte, Mont., Spokane, San Francisco, Los Angeles. 

It would be dithcult to overestimate the extent to which wire rope is used to-day 
throughout the world. Leschen rope will be found in use not only throughout the 
United States and Canada, but in all of the South American republics, Mexico, Cuba, 
the Philippines, South Africa, Japan, Turkey, Egypt, India and Russia. It is also in 
use in the important work at the Isthmus of Panama. 

Either through the home office, or through any one of the four branches or twenty- 
eight agencies, customers may obtain rope made especially to meet their requirements, 
and because of the care and honesty of purpose maintained in its manufacture, it will 
be found absolutely reliable. The wire of which Leschen rope is made is of the best 
foreign grade obtainable. It is specially drawn, tempered in oil to absolute perfection, 
tough and strong; it will not become brittle, and is tested to insure reliability and 
uniformity. It is a recognized fact that lives depend upon the tensile strength of a 
single rope ; it is for this reason that we are constantly endeavoring to live up to our 
well known policy of "quality first." With a view of constantly improving our product, 
we endeavor to keep in touch with users of our rope, for although their opinion usually 
embodies itself in approval, we obtain from them many valuable suggestions as to 
practical methods. We wish to express our appreciation both of their commendation 
and their suggestions. 

It is part of our business to study the needs of wire rope users in general and to 
produce rope not only as nearly perfect as possible, but in the various types which 
meet the varying conditions with which we are constantly confronted. Success along 
these lines can only be brought about by a total disregard of that personal gain which 
sacrifices reliability. It is understood by everybody employed by us that quality, not 
quantity, is paramount first and always; no encouragement is given to increase of the 
output, for when volume is the chief consideration quality is apt to be sacrificed. It 
is because of all these facts that we have been able to maintain the reputation which 
we have enjoyed during the past half century, and which alone is sufficient to account 
for the widespread and constant growth of our business. 



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A Few Words on Wire Rope 

IT is almost impossible to enumerate the different uses to which wire rope 
is adapted, new uses being continually found for it. In most cases it is 
more economical and more suitable for the work than either hemp rope, 
chain or iron rods. 

In the use of wire rope the most satisfactory results are always 
obtained with large size sheaves and drums; the greater the diameter of the sheaves 
and drums the longer the rope will last. 

Experience has demonstrated that wear increases with speed; therefore true 
economy results from increasing the load and diminishing the speed. For a working 
load, one-fifth of the ultimate strength of the rope is usually considered safe, although 
this is not recommended for all cases, as very frec^uently a greater safety factor is 
required. 

Wire rope must not be coiled or uncoiled like a hemp rope. When not on a 
reel, roll on the groimd like a wheel or hoop to prevent kinking or untwisting. 

For the transmission of power the sheaves should be lined with leather or 
rubber, or both, which increases adhesion and prevents wear. 

Safety and Economy 

To ensure against accidents, the ordinary precautions should be taken to 
frequently examine wire rope and install a new one before the old is worn to 
the danger point. No type of rope should be used unsuitable for the work. 

We advise the use of rope of high grade steel, viz., our Hercules, for the reason 
that it gives great strength and durability, and in obtaining the strength desired in the 
rope a smaller diameter rope can be used and thereby the dead weight of the rope itself 
is reduced. The best results are secured from a rope made of the best obtainable 
material, as rope made from low grades or cheap material is far more expensive 
in the end. 

Every wire which enters into the manufacture of a Leschen rope is carefully 
tested as to torsions and tensile strength, and all wires not up to the required standard 
are rejected. These tests are filed for reference. 

Lubrication 

A few observations upon the internal and external lubrication of wire rope as a 
means of reducing the friction of the wires upon each other and preventing corrosion, 
which has so detrimental an effect upon the nature of various steels. We find that by 
using graphite, suitably prepared, we have secured a most satisfactory composition, 
which acts both as a lubricant (by materially reducing the internal friction of the 



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wires on each other) and also as a preventive against corrosion ; and it is so applied 
to the rope in the course of manufacture that it reaches the inner parts and interstices 
of the rope and renders the various wires impervious to the deleterious effect of bad 
water, steam or other damaging matters found in the working of mines, etc. It also 
insures greater flexibility, which is shown by the following experimental test : 

An unlubricated rope stood 16,000 right angle bends before fracture commenced, 
whereas a sample of the same make of rope when lubricated stood 38,000 bends before 
showing fracture. 

An excellent preservative for wire rope is a compound of our own production 
which is the result of considerable experience with wire rope lubricants and pre- 
servatives. See page 81. 

How to Order Wire Rope 

If possible, state your requirements by writing to the nearest branch or agency, 
or to the home office, in order that recommendation may be made covering the use of 
a rope best suited to your needs. Years of experience and years of study of varying 
conditions of service make it possible for us to be of use in this connection. 



Measurements 

The diameter of a wire rope is expressed by a diameter of a circle which 
enclose it. Thus, in using a caliper 
rule, be careful to avoid measuring 
across two strands side by side ; measure 
rather from the top of any one strand 
to the top of the opposite strand, which 
will result in the true diameter. This 
is most important, as otherwise wheels 
or sheaves which might be ordered at 
the same time would be found too 
small to carry the rope, as the diam- 
eter would be inaccurate throuofh false measurement. 



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Construction 

The many purposes for which wire rope must be constructed, each having its 
peculiar working conditions, demand a considerable number of different lays of strands 
and twists of wires of a great variety of size, number and material. Wire ropes are 
usually made with hemp center, the hemp forming a cushion around which are laid 
the strands, and which is quite essential to pliability, though ropes with wire center 
have their uses. 



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Our description following is confined to a general explanation of our patent 
FLATTENED STRAND coustruction, the Rouud vStrand, Lang's Lay, and their differences. 

Patent Flattened Strand 

Patent flattened strand wire rope has its name from the shape of the strands 
of its construction in contradistinction to those of the Round Strand type of rope. For 
reasons quite simple and very practical it is often operated with economy under con- 
ditions where no other construction of wire rope can work successfully. 




Comparative wearing surface between 
Round and patent flattened strand 
"Wire Rope. 




Round Strand 



Flattened Strand 



The greatest advantage obtained in the flattened strand wire rope is the wearing 
or contact surface of each strand, which instead of being one external wire in the 
periphery is at least six. This means that through the full length of rope the wear 
comes upon this broader surface composed of several wires. The wear is consequently 
lessened upon any one individual wire, the tendency to brittleness is minimized, the 
necessity of the use of heavier wire eliminated, all of which results in extreme flexi- 
bility, less liability to crushing, frequent in other types of construction, and, owing to 
the resulting lighter wear, so large a margin between working load and breaking strain 
need not be considered. The wearing surface is approximately 150 per cent, greater 
than that of Round Strand rope. 





These are illustrations of Patent Flattened Strand rope. The first is from a photograph of 
new rope, the second after long continued use 



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Another quite important feature of this type of rope is that the interstices 
between the strands being lessened, a greater number of wires are used, resulting in 
greater strength for the same diameter than that of Round Strand. 

A peculiarity of patent flattened strand rope is that it is quite free from a 
tendency to spin or kink, and owing to its remarkably smooth wearing surface, saves 
wear on pulleys, sheaves and druins. It is made from Hercules quality of steel, 
Special steel, crucible cast steel and Swedes iron. 

Price lists and data, pages 50 to 55. 

Round Strand 

Leschen's Round Strand Wire Rope is composed, like all other round strand rope, 
of a given number of wires twisted into strands, the wires running reversely of the lay 
of the strands, which are then laid around a hemp center. This results in a somewhat 
corrugated wearing surface due to the interstices between the strands. These strands 
usually consist of 6, which are in turn composed of 7, 9, 12 or 19 wires each, resulting 
in a finished rope from 42, 54, 72 or 114 wires. 

Rope of 6 strands with 19 wires in each strand is the type commonly used in 
the round strand construction for hoisting purposes. Rope made with 7 wires to the 
strand is used largely for haulage purposes in mines and on inclines and also for the 
transmission of power. Seven-wire rope, when made of galvanized wire, is used for 
guys, ships' rigging, etc. Rope with 12 wires to the strand is sometimes used for 
haulage purposes and when made in galvanized rope it is used for guys and for ships" 
rigging. 

We make the round strand rope in our Hercules quality of steel, also in Special 
steel, crucible steel and plow steel, Swedes iron and galvanized iron, dependent upon 
the purpose for which it is intended. 

Price lists and data, pages 56 to 68. 




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Land's Lay 

The term " Lang-'s Lay" is given to a rope so constructed that the wires of each 
strand and the strands themselves all lay in the same direction; whereas, in ordinary 
constructions the wires in the strands are laid in one direction, and the strands 
composing the rope are laid in the other. This " Lang's Lay" method of construction 
should be used where rope is liable to be subjected to pressure and crushing force 
which results in a greater wear in the interior of the rope, due to the wires and strands 
crossing each other, than if the}' are laid in this Lang's method of construction. 




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Quality — Materials Used 

Successful wire rope manufacture must include a sufficiently wide range of 
qualities of material with the aid of a variety of constructions to be properly adapted 
to the peculiarities of almost innumerable uses. In classifying them here under 
general heads it is not with the intent of providing a guide to the wire rope user by 
which he can select a rope best fitted for his use. This would be a wholly imprac- 
ticable undertaking, as certain working conditions require a certain grade and con- 
struction of wire rope, and it is only froin a knowledge of what is required that the 
proper wire rope can be determined upon. The purpose to always have the right rope 
in the right place has led us to study conditions, and if unusual, to then design a rope 
to fit them. 



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Hercules Wire Rope 

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The drawing of steel wire of sufficiently high tensile strength to successfully 
withstand extra heavy duty developed in many phases of wire rope usage, often 
results in failure to secure the indispensable factors of toughness, pliability and 
elasticity, and herein lies the chief causes of the failure of many ropes. Inability to 
bend them easily and continually over small sheaves and drums without fracture 
makes most ropes of high tensile strength expensive under severe usage. Another 
great fault is brittleness where toughness should have been obtained. It was by a 
special patented tempering process that the superlative features of HERCULES 
steel — great strength, toughness, pliability, elasticity and uniformity — were combined 
to make possible the very successful HERCULES wire rope. For work of an 
extraordinary nature, for exceptionally heavy loads, or where small sheaves are 
unavoidable, for conditions where life depends upon the strength of a single rope, 
we unqualifiedly recommend rope made from that unique grade of patent process 
steel to which we have given the trade name HERCULES. No matter what its type 
of construction, which varies, as do its uses, HERCULES rope is the only steel rope 
uniform in density, texture, elasticity, elongation and strength. It is essentially a 
safe rope. It is the best that can be bought at any price, and because of its dependa- 
bility it is the cheapest made for those uses for which we recommend it. 

Hercules wire rope is a trade-marked rope and in order to designate the 
finished product so that all may recognize it, all HERCULES wire rope, whether 
flattened strand or round strand, is made with one colored strand. For nearly a 
quarter of a century no condition of service has developed which has been found too 
severe for this rope. It is flexible, easily handled, not easily abrased, and more 
adapted to sudden and great strains than any other wire rope in the world. 

Price lists and data, pages 50, 51, 56 and 57. 




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Special Steel 

(Trade mark registered) 

Our Special Steel wire rope, as its name implies, is made from a special grade of 
steel combining high tensile strength with flexibility and toughness. These, with 
many other properties, make it suitable for rough and heavy duty. 

The satisfactory results obtained from the use of our Special Steel wire rope have 
warranted us in securing a trade-mark to protect consumers against inferior grades. 

Price lists and data, pages 53 and 59. 

Crucible Steel 

Crucible cast steel wire ropes are standard for ordinary work, being of a 
moderately high tensile strength and quite flexible. They are used for mine haulage, 
transmission of power, and for varied uses where there are no unusual conditions to 
overcome and excessive strains to be encountered. 

Price lists and data, pages 54 and 60, 

Plow Steel 

Plow steel wire rope gets its name from a quality of steel originally used in steam 
plowing, a class of duty requiring a rope able to drag over sharp stones, stumps and 
rough ground without abrasion. The tensile strength developed in plow steel wire 
rope is high and this rope is successfully used where heavy work is performed under 
conditions where siifficiently large drums and sheaves are practicable. 

Price lists and data, page 61, 

Swedes Iron 

Iron ropes are much more pliable, are softer and of a lower tensile strength than 
steel. They are used principally on elevators, and sometimes in transmission of 
power, and also for many other uses where the work is not severe and where a greater 
pliability than steel rope possesses is necessary. Substituting iron rope for steel, 
however, is never satisfactory, and the manufacturers should be consulted with regard 
to the advisability of its employment in other than its well known uses. We make 
them of the highest grade Swedes iron in both our patent flattened strand and 
Round Strand constructions suitable for all iron rope purposes. Our Swedes iron 
PATENT FLATTENED STRAND Topc is au ideal clcvator rope giving long life and excel- 
lent results. 

Price lists and data, pages 55 and 62. 



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Tiller 

Tiller rope, being made of a large number of small fine wires, is the most pliable 
wire rope manufactured. Its use is restricted to conditions where the strain is light 
and very small sheaves are necessary. It is chiefly used on elevators as a hand rope 
and as a steering rope on river steamboats. 

Price lists and data, page 63. 

Galvanized Rope 

For protection against the action of salt air, moisture and like elements, the wires 
in the ropes are frequently galvanized, as for guys, suspension bridge cables, hawsers 
and ships' rigging. It is not, however, advisable to use a galvanized rope as running- 
rope, or to pass over drums or sheave wheels, except when power is transmitted by 
means of our galvanized rope of special construction as shown on page 65. 

In addition to the galvanized iron and steel ropes herein listed, we galvanize 
ropes of any quality or construction of steel whenever required. 

The process of galvanizing which we use insures a coating of zinc equal to every 
necessity. 

Price lists and data, page 64. 

Galvanized Strand 

For guying of every sort within certain limits the cheapest and most effective 
support is galvanized strand. Strand is simply seven steel wires twisted together, 
properly galvanized for proof against rust and corrosion, and is used in enormous 
quantities by electric light, telephone and street railway companies. It is made in 
sizes from /g inch to Yi inch. 

Price lists and data, page 63. 




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Aerial Wire Rope Tramways 

HE advantages of transporting material by means of aerial wire rope 
tramways have been fully demonstrated in the large number of equip- 
ments now in operation, and the increasing demand is a manifestation 
of their usefulness and economy. 

The successful operation of many a mine is dependent upon the 
feasibility and low cost of carrying its ores, all of which can be accomplished by 
the use of aerial tramways, and thereby justify the development of the mine. 

The field of utility of aerial wire rope tramways is however not confined to 
the transportation of ores alone, but on the contrary, coal, sand, rock, grain, lumber, 
etc., is just as economically carried. While it is generally understood that aerial 
wire rope tramways are used in mountainous sections where railroad construction 
is too costly or impracticable, it must also be understood that they are just as efficient 
over a level or moderately level country. 

The towers w^iich support the tramway are usually located at wide intervals, so 
that the intervening ground is free for cultivation or other uses. A right of way can 
thus be more easily secured and most frequently at less cost than that required for 
railroad construction. 

AVire rope tramways can be operated independent of the elements such as rain, 
sleet or snow. 

Realizing the vast field of the utility of aerial wire rope tramways, and 
the fact that every proposition has specific requirements and conditions to be over- 
come, we have perfected a number of distinct systems. The result is that we are 
not limited to one type whether it is adaptable or not, but are prepared to supply 
one of our various systems best suited for the requirements and conditions. The 
determination of the most suitable system for a proposition is made only after we 
are familiar in detail with the requirements and the contour of the ground. All 
such recommendations are made by our engineers and are based on the results of 
our long and successful experience in tramway construction. 

In the following pages we will treat of the various systems w^hich we build. 

To parties who are interested and desire to obtain the best results from their 
expenditure, we wall cheerfully give the addresses of the users of the Leschen 
Company's systems of tramways. 

We are prepared to promptly furnish preliminary estimates on any of the systems 
which we build, upon receipt of the necessary data. For final estimate an accurate 
profile of the ground is necessary. 



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LESCHEN COMI-AXY'S PATENT A I T O M A i I r T K V M U V N , SIXTEEN MILES LONG 
Built for the Penn-\Vyc,min,«: Copper Company, Encampment, Wyoming 

Leschen Company's Patent Automatic Aerial 
Wire Rope Tramway 

SHE Leschen Company's Patent Automatic Wire Rope Tramway is an 
improved system of the double rope type in which the carriers travel upon 
stationary track cables and are propelled or controlled by an endless 
traction rope. The operation is automatic, thereby minimizing- the labor 
required in transporting- the material and also insuring a large carrying 
capacity within a given time. The length to which our automatic systems can be built 
and economically operated is practically without limit, varying from a few hundred feet 
to any length as has been demonstrated by our Automatic Tramway, built at Encamp- 
ment, Wvoming, sixteen miles in length. 

It is customary in practice to divide a long tramway into several sections, 
depending upon various conditions, such as length, capacity, gradients, etc. 

The cables or wire ropes used are supported by towers, built usually of wood 
although frequentlv steel construction is used. The number, heights, and their spacing 




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depends principally upon the profile of the ground. It is our practice to place them 250 
to 300 feet apart on level stretches, but where conditions demand it they can be placed 
at intervals of from 2,000 to 3,000 feet, if necessary. The track cables rest on long- 
bearing saddles on the top of the towers, and the traction rope is supported by guide 
sheaves or rollers placed below the saddles. The sheaves are made from cast steel and 
are provided with brass bushings and oil cups. The rollers, when used, are of the 
sectional type having a hard iron wearing ring, which, when worn, may be replaced at 
nominal cost. 

The construction of our cast steel tower sheave is such as to accommodate the 
shape of the clip used on the traction rope, so that this cable rests in the groove 
of the sheave whether a bucket is passing over a tower or not. This feature is fully 
taken advantage of in designing our Automatic Tramways, by the use of sheaves on all 
towers where cables are liable to be subjected to undue tension, 
due to the raising of the cable by the bucket, while passing 
over a tower. On towers where no additional tension is devel- 
oped, such as over level ground or uniform gradient, rollers 
are used instead of sheaves. 

The carriers or buckets are attached to the traction rope 
by means of clips spaced according to the desired tonnage. 
The clip is of flat construction with a button-shaped end, and is 
attached to the traction cable by two encircling bands tightened 
by two wedges. In this way the hold on the rope is positive and 
it is absolutely impossible for the carriers to slip on the line no 
matter what the grade or load may be, and the uncertainty of de- 
pending on friction or compression is entirely avoided. The clip, 
however, is easily removable and may therefore be respaced at 
intervals so as to distribute the wear evenly around the cable. 
The type of carrier used on the Leschen Company's Automatic Tramway is 
usually a bucket of either 6>4 or lo cubic feet capacity, although this size is frequently 
altered to suit requirements. The bucket rests in a strongly braced frame, which is in 
turn attached to a carriage consisting of a cast steel yoke and two cast steel sheaves for 
traveling over the track cables. This arrangement allows free movement, permitting 
the bucket and frame to hang perpendicular irrespective of the grade. All sheaves 
on the carriage are fitted with brass bushings and malleable iron cups for oiling the 
journals. 

The bucket is held in its normal position in the frame by two malleable iron 
latches, one on each side. A tripping bar engages these latches at the unloading 
terminal when the bucket discharges its material. This operation is automatic and 
takes place while the carriers are moving, although it is possible in this system to 




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arrange to detach the carriers for unloading, if desired. The buckets return in 
their discharged position while traveling to the loading terminal, thereby preventing 
rain or snow from collecting in them. At the loading terminal the bucket is returned 
to its normal position and again latched, all automatically, by means of a curved or 
righting bar. 

The malleable iron housing to which the bucket clip is engaged is snow-proof 
and is attached to the bucket frame. The clip is held in the housing by two malleable 
iron pawls which are controlled by a malleable iron sliding frame. When a carrier 




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Built for Chicago Portland Cement Companj-, Oglesby, Illinois 

is in transit the clip is locked between the two pawls, but upon reaching a terminal 
one pawl is moved back, allowing the clip to pass out of the housing, thereby 
detaching the bucket from the clip. In a similar manner the carriers are attached 
to the clips, after which the two pawls are locked by the sliding frame to prevent 
them from opening. The entire operation is automatic, requiring no attention what- 
soever. The clip is not held rigidly in the housing, but has sufficient play under 
all circumstances. 

For the transportation of lumber, bales, light merchandise, logs, water and similar 
material, special carriers are provided. 



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Tension or anchor stations are used on tramways over one mile in length, at which 
stations the track ropes are parted, one section being attached to a take-up device, 
while the other is anchored in the ground. An overhead rail connects both of the 
sections of cable, so that the travel of the carrier is not interrupted but continues past 
the tension station. The traction rope is guided by sheaves. 

Both terminal stations of the Leschen Company's Patent Automatic System are 
provided with a sheave wheel usually ten feet in diameter, around which the traction 
rope passes. In the periphery of the sheave at the driving or controlling terminal is 
placed a series of cast steel grips for securing the necessary control of the traction rope. 
The grips engage the rope from the outside and in such a manner as not to injure it in 
any way. 

Brake rings are used when necessary and are bolted to the arms of the 
terminal wheel, so that applying a brake stops the traction rope and therefore the 
entire tramway. The brakes are operated by levers so located that a single atten- 
dant can control the tramway and can also load the carriers from the chute of the 
bin, when the loading terminal is also the controlling terminal. 




Built for Ballou's White Sand Company, Millington, Illinois 



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L E S C H E N C O M P A N V ' S PATENT SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRAMWAY 
Built for Bingham-Xew Haven Copper and Gold ilining- Company, Bingham, Utah 



The wheel on the opposite terminal is mounted on trucks and attached to a 
tension device so as to provide a uniform tension in the traction cable. 

The track ropes, upon entering one of the terminals, are anchored in the 
ground, while at the opposite terminal they are attached to a tension take-up device 
for maintaining uniform tension in the cable. Over-head rail connects both standing 
cables, allowing the carriers to travel over this rail from one track cable to the 
other. 

All carriers are automatically detached at the loading terminal, and by means 
of a patent lever device, the speed of all incoming carriers after being detached 
is gradually retarded and finally placed in a position of rest at the loading point. 
In like manner and by means of a similar device, each carrier receives an acceler- 
ation to the speed of travel of the traction rope before it is attached to the clip. 
The object of retarding and accelerating is to avoid all jars or jerks in attaching 
or detaching the carriers, and this we have entirely eliminated, with the result that 
the life of the machinery and cable is considerably increased. 

As previously stated, the carriers are automatically discharged at the unloading 
terminal without detaching them, although this can be done if desired in a similar 
manner as at the loading terminal. The carriers for return freight and material 
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A decided advantage possessed by our Patent Automatic System is that the car- 
riers, unlike those in all other double rope systems, pass entirely around the terminals 
over the rail while attached to the traction rope. The necessity of moving them 
around the terminals by hand in order to clear the sheave wheels is thus avoided. 
Furthermore, it is not necessary to remove. the buckets from the line to load or unload. 
The amount of labor thus saved, especially where wages are high, is enormous, and the 
saving will in a very short period pay for the entire equipment. 

Whenever desired, intermediate loading or unloading stations can be provided at 
practically any point along the line. 

When the loaded carriers travel down grade and the difference in elevation is 
sufficient, the tramway will operate by the force due to gravity. If this is not the case, 
power is applied l^y means of bevel gearing attached to the terminal shaft and operated 
by an engine, motor, or other sources of power. 

We furnish special scales for automatically indicating the weight of the material 
transported, and also counters for keeping a record of the number of buckets carried 
daily. 




Loading Terminal, L e s c h e n Company's Patent Special 

Automatic Tramway 

Biiilt for Taylor Mountain Mining Company, Garfield, Colorado 



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Leschen Company's Patent Special Automatic 
Aerial Wire Rope Tramway 

ERY frequently in an aerial wire rope tramway it is not necessary to detach 
the carriers at the loading terminal, provided the material to be transported 
is such that it will flow readily through a chute. When these conditions 
exist our Patent Special Automatic Wire Rope Tramway can be used to 
advantage for the economical transportation of the material. The system 

is similar to our standard automatic type, with the exception that the carriers remain 

permanently attached to the traction rope and are loaded while moving by means 

of a traveling mechanical loader. 

The clip on the traction rope is positively attached to the carrier frame, which 

avoids any possibility of the carrier slipping on the steepest gradient. No delicate 





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adjustment of grips or compression parts is necessary. The mechanical loader is 
loaded from the ore bin. See illustration on opposite page. 

The carrier, upon reaching the loader, starts the latter in motion until it attains 
the speed of the carrier, when both travel together ; in the meantime the gate of the 
loader raises, discharging the ore into the bucket of the carrier. The loader is then 
released and returns on an incline rail to the loading position, its return being checkec' 
by an air cylinder. 



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By placing the mechanical loader or the bucket tripping device on movable 
carriages, the material can be drawn from or discharged into several bins when the 
latter are located in line with the tramway. 

The unloading terminal is the same as that of our Patent Automatic Tramway. 

Whenever return freight, such as supplies, is to be carried to the loading point, 
special carriers are provided, which can be attached or detached at either terminal for 
loading or unloading. 

Whenever angles or curves are encountered in the horizontal plane, our Special 
Automatic Tramway having an angle rope clip can be used to advantage. The clip is 
so constructed as to permit the carrier to travel around the curve without interference 
or attention. 




L E S C H E N v_ . . >i . \ N 1 ~ I V I ] A 1 .^ 1 r. i_ 1 A 1. A L T < I M A 1 I i_ i i^ ^ 

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Leschen Company's Friction Grip Aerial Wire 

Rope Tramway 

[HE Leschen Company's Friction Grip Aerial Wire Rope Tramway is of 
the double rope type to which the carriers are attached to the traction 
cable by means of a friction or compression grip. The towers are 
supported and located similar to those of our Patent Automatic System 
while the traction cable is supported entirely on guide rollers. 
The carriers are generally 6% cubic feet in capacity, although the size varies with 
the tonnage and the bulk of the material to be transported. Each carrier is fitted with 
cast steel sheave wheels which run on the track cables, each wheel being provided with 
brass bushings and malleable iron oil cups. The friction grip is mounted in a frame on 
the carrier in such a way that the entire grip is free to revolve and will follow the 
angle of the traction cable irrespective of its inclination. The construction of the 
grip provides a powerful toggle arrangement, securing a perfect hold on the traction 

cable and avoiding slippage. By means of an 
adjusting device, the wear in the jaws of the 
grip and cable is taken care of. 

The bucket proper is suspended in a frame 
and latched to the latter. When it is desired to 
dump the bucket the latch is raised, allowing 
the attendant to revolve the bucket and dis- 
charge the material. Special forms of carriers 
are furnished when timber, logs, grain, water, 
barrels or merchandise are to be carried. 

The construction of both terminals is sim- 
ilar, each consisting of overhead rail around 
which the buckets travel. The traction rope is 
passed around a series of sheaves at the control- 
ling end, to which brakes are attached if it is 
a gravity proposition, and bevel gearing when 
it is a power proposition. The traction rope 
passes around a single sheave wheel at the 
opposite terminal, this sheave being mounted 
on a tension slide and attached to a weight box for maintaining a uniform tension 
in the rope. As a carrier enters either terminal it is autoinatically detached from 
the cable, and by means of a similar device the buckets are mechanically attached after 
the operator moves same to the attaching point. 




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This system is recommended whenever it is necessary to detach the carriers at 
both terminals in order to collect or discharge material at a number of places, and 
which is very frequently the case in industrial plants. Whenever the number of 
loading and discharging points is limited, we would in that event recommend either 
our Patent Automatic or Special Automatic System, owing to the labor saving features 
which they possess. 

Leschen Company's Single Line Tramway 

The Leschen Company's Single Line Tramway consists of an endless wire rope to 
which buckets are attached. The cable is supported at intervals of 200 feet and upward 
by means of towers having chilled grooved sheaves over which the cable operates. 
These sheaves are provided with phosphor bronze bushings, requiring no oil. 

The size of the buckets is small compared with the double rope systems, and will 
average about 2)2 cubic feet, although other sizes are sometimes used. The usual 
construction in our system is to use a revolving type of bucket which is automatically 
dumped at the discharging point, while at the loading point the ore is automatically 
loaded into the bucket by means of a mechanical loader. This loader, while traveling 
with the bucket for a short distance, discharges the material into the latter, when it is 
released and returns to its initial position. 

The style of clip used on the bucket is one which is inserted in the center of the 
cable in such a way as to make the connection positive, while to the end of the clip is 
fastened the bucket hanger. 

Special carriers can be furnished for the transportation of any class of material, 
in which case they are designed to accommodate the material to be carried. 

The terminal stations are similar, one of them consisting of a grip wheel around 
which the rope passes, while the other terminal consists of a plain sheave wheel 
mounted on a tension carriage attached to a weight box for providing a uniform 
tension in the cable. When it is a gravity proposition, brakes are used in connection 
with the grip wheel, while if it is a power proposition, a bevel gear is attached to the 
terminal sheave. 

This style of tramway is economical for capacities not exceeding 6 tons per hour, 
and where the conditions are favorable. A double rope tramway is recommended in pref- 
erence to single-line equipments in all cases, but frequently it is desired to keep down the 
initial cost of the equipment, and for cases of this kind a single line tramway can be used to 
advantagfe. 



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Leschen Company's Two-Bucket Tramway 

Where the capacity is moderate and the length of line not too great, a two-bucket 
tramway ma)^ often be economically used. This system consists of two parallel cables, 
upon each of which a carrier operates. The carriers are attached to a traction or pulling 
rope, the latter passing around a series of sheaves at one end, to which the brakes are 
attached in a gravity proposition, or driving pulleys when power is required. In most 
cases it is advisable to use an endless traction 
rope for this purpose, passing the opposite end 
around a single sheave wheel, which will pro- 
duce a more uniform operation and will give 
better results. 

In the operation of this system the loaded 
carrier travels on one cable, and at the same 
time the empty carrier returns on the second 
one. This operation is then reversed. 

The buckets orcarriers are generally lo cubic 
feet in capacity, and are of the automatic dis- 
charging type, so arranged that one man is all 
that is necessary to look after the entire operation. 

The cables are supported by intermediate 
towers which are spaced according to the profile 
of the ground. An incline is not essential to a 
line of this type, for when using an endless 
traction rope the buckets can be operated by 

means of power whenever necessary. Bullt for victor Fuel company, Hastings, Col. 







Leschen Company's Single Carrier Line 

Where the conditions under which a line is installed render power necessary on 
account of insufficient incline, a single carrier will often give the required service for 
a limited capacity. 

This carrier is operated backward and forward on one track cable by means of an 
endless rope which is connected to a driving drum or a series of sheaves for obtaining 
the necessary friction for operating the ropes. 



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Wire Rope for Tramways 

iE invariably recommend our patent flattened strand wire rope for 
the track or standing cables, and the traction or running rope on wire 
rope tramways. The general construction of this rope is such as to 
expose to wear several wires in each strand instead of only one wire, 
which is the case in the Round Strand construction. The wear is conse- 
quently less on any one wire, thereby increasing the life of the cable. This feature is 
shown in the views by the large number of wires which come in contact with the circle 
drawn around the rope. 

Owing to the large bearing between the strands in this construction of rope, they 
are less liable to the crushing action which occurs on the tower saddles. The amount 
of metal in the cross section of the patent flattened strand wire rope is far greater 
than in ropes of ordinary construction, making the rope considerably stronger for 
the same diameter. Patent flattened strand wire ropes will not kink or spin, and 
after they are in use they will wear as smooth and round as a rod, saving wear on 
trolley wheels and sheaves. This rope is made in long lengths when necessary, thus 
doing away with patent couplings and splices, which are very expensive and never 
as safe as a continiious length of rope. 

Rope of ordinary or Lang's Lay, Round Strand construction, may be used for the 
track cable or the traction rope, or for both, if so desired. It, however, will not 
give the satisfaction and service that the patent flattened strand wire rope will, 
and the wear produced on the trolley wheels and sheaves is quite an item, which 
should be well considered before deciding upon the construction of rope desired. 



mm 




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Cross Sections Patent Flattened Strand Wire Rope 




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Cross Sections Ordinary Round Strand Wire Rt>pe 



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Wire Rope Haulage 




IRE rope haulage is an important factor in the different arrangements 
of mine transportation owing to its adaptability to the various conditions 
which are met with in mines, and a haulage system must be of low initial 
cost for installation and with a low cost for its maintenance, and at the 
same time the material used in its construction must be of the best obtain- 
able and with a workmanship strictly first-class in every particular. 

All of this is exacth^ what we supply in our equipments, and added to this is the 
fact that from our long experience in the manufacture of wire ropes we are able to 
produce and supply ropes to suit each individual plant so as to give the very best service 
under the existing conditions of the mine. 



Inclined Planes 

Roadways operating by means of wire ropes and having inclinations varying from 
five to fifty per cent., maybe properly termed inclined planes, although there is no fixed 
limit of the gradients which shall determine the application of this term. 

Grades may be variable and the tracks may be curved provided the inclination is 
sufficient to allow the cars to descend by gravity, and at the same time to draw the rope 
with them. The two classes of inclined planes are known as "gravity or self-acting 
planes," and "engine or power planes." 

Gravity Planes 

Where material is to be transported from a higher to a lower level, gravity 
planes are the most efficient means that can be employed. Wire ropes attached to 
drums at the head of the plane and alternately winding and unwinding, permit the 
loaded cars to be lowered while the empty cars 
are raised. The head drums are pro- 
vided with brakes to control the 
speed of the cars and 
are of various designs. 
The general design of 
these drums is deter- 
mined by the required 
duty and the size and 
styles of ropes. They 
may be placed under 
the tracks or in over- 
head frames. 




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Two comparatively narrow drums, instead of a single wide one, may be ke3"ed to 
the same shaft. If it is desirable to have both ropes run over or under at the same 
time, then two drums are mounted on separate shafts which are connected by 
spur gears. 

For light loads a head gear consisting of three sheaves can be used. Two of 
these sheaves, each provided with brakes and having filled rims, are placed vertically 
beneath the tracks. The other sheave having, a plain turned rim is also placed in 
a vertical position in front of and tangent to the rope circumference of the two 
lined sheaves. 

For long planes and heavy duty it is best to use two narrow grooved drums 
mounted tandem and horizontally on a rigid frame, each drum having brakes and brake 
connections attached to the same frame. 

To prevent abrasion of ropes on the ties and to overcome friction, wooden rollers 
having steel spindles should be placed at frequent intervals along the track, steeper 
planes requiring fewer rollers than those having easier grades. 









Engine Plane 



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Engine Planes 

The single-track engine plane requires a single drum driven by a non-reversing 
engine and rope of sufficient length to reach from the drums to the foot of the plane. 
The drum is fitted either with friction or jaw clutch and a powerful brake to control 
the speed of the descending cars. 

The single-track en- 
gine plane is particularly 
applicable in mines where 
several side entries are 
located at various levels 
below the surface. In 
such cases the descending 
train may be stopped at 
each side entry to put 
empty cars on same, and 
when ascending the loaded 
cars can be taken consecu- 
tively from the several 
entries. Where such con- 
ditions exist it will gener- 
ally be found economical 
to have a side track, located 
on each side entry near 
the main slope. 

For large tonnage, 
double-engine planes are 
preferable ; they require 
two tracks, or else they can 
be laid with three rails hav- 
ing a turnout at the center 
and double drum reversible 
engines and ropes of double 
the length of the distance 
from the drums to the foot 
of the plane. 




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The Tail-Rope System 



No method of wire rope haulage is as widely applied as the tail-rope system, 
owing to the great variety of conditions under which it may be operated. It will 
operate successfully regardless of varying grades, number of curves on line, and 
number of branch lines. 

The cost of maintenance is small ; its installation requires practically no changes 
in the roadways where animal power has been employed or where other systems 
are discarded. 

It requires less track and fewer cars than other systems for an equal output, is 
easily controlled, positive in action and self-contained, and is of especial value where 



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one road only can be utilized for haulage purposes. It may be used on a main road only, 
and when desirable branch lines may be operated in all parts of the mine. 

The principal requirements are a good single track road, a double drum engine 
and wire ropes of proper length, size and construction, together with the necessary 
terminal, carrying and curve sheaves and rollers. 

In this system the haulage of the loaded cars is effected by the haulage or main 
rope, which is equal in length to the distance from the drums to the inner terminus of 
the road. The empty cars are returned into the mine by a separate and frequently 
lighter rope, which is termed the tail rope and which is twice the length of the 
main rope. 

The drums and their engines should be located at some convenient point, prefer- 
ably near the tipple or other loading point. 

The tail rope is led from its drum over carrying sheaves placed along the side or 
top of the haulage way to the tail sheave, and thence to the center of the track where it 
is attached to the inner end of the train by suitable couplings, the main rope being- 
attached to forward end of the train in like manner. Both ropes run along center of 
track alternately and should be supported by wooden rollers placed at frequent inter- 
vals. At points where there is considerable strain and wear, iron rollers may be 
used to better advantaee. 





Speed of 700 to 1,100 feet per minute is usual on straight tracks, but in going 
around curves the speed should be reduced to insure safety. 



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When branch lines are to be operated, each side entry or branch road is provided 
with a separate rope twice as long as the road, a tail sheave, rollers, wall sheaves 
and horizontal deflection sheaves. The ends of these side ropes are provided with 
suitable couplings whereby they may be connected to the ropes on the main line. 




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In shaft mines the tail-rope system can be applied to bring loads to the foot of 
the shaft. In such cases the haulage engines may be placed near the foot of the shaft, 
but whenever practicable they should be placed on the surface. 

To properly equip a line on this system it is essential to know the various grades 
and the curves of the roadways, the total length of the main line and each branch 
line, the weight and capacity of the cars, and the required output per day. 

The Endless-Rope System 

In the endless-rope system the driving drum is usually geared to a pair of engines 
which are supplied with a fly-wheel and governor. The idler drum is also mounted on 
the same bed plate with the driving drum and engines. In some instances both drums 
are geared to and driven by the engines. 

To prevent undue stresses on ropes and engines developed by unequal wearing of 
the drum grooves, differential rings are used. These are independent steel rings in 
each of which a groove is turned and which are loosely confined between the flanges of 



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the drum. The rope is passed around the drums a number of times without entirely 
encircling either, the number of half laps being proportional to the amount of frictional 
adhesion which is necessary to drive the rope without allowing it to slip in the grooves 
when running with full load. 

To keep the rope at the proper tension and to overcome elongation, a sheave 
mounted on a movable truck and having suitable weights attached is employed. The 
tension should be sufficient to allow the driving to be done with as few laps of the rope 
on the drums as possible, and at the same time to allow enough slack to permit cars to 
pass around curves without an undue amount of lateral pressure. The cars are attached 
to the rope singly or in trains by means of grips or grip cars. 

This system to be used most effectively requires a double track, loaded cars coming 
out over one track and the empties returning over the other. 

The system may also be used to handle single trains over single tracks, the trains 
being attached to the rope by heavy grips, grip cars or link sockets on the rope, but 
the direction of motion of rope must be reversed each trip; in fact, this method is 
simply a modification of the tail-rope system. 

One of the great advantages of the endless-rope system is that the cars can be 
run at a moderate speed, and under suitable conditions large outputs can be handled. 

The best results may be obtained by applying the system to roads having fairly 
uniform grades which are all in one direction. This applies especially to instances 
where the cars cannot be spaced at regular intervals, a condition hard to attain unless 
the cars are run in trains. 




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Cableways 

iIRE rope cableways of different designs for hoisting and conveying a 
large variety of material are used to great advantage in many situations. 
In construction work, such as building of dams, locks, sewers, etc., 
and in coaling of vessels at sea, the cableways are portable or of but 
temporary erection, whereas, in many manufacturing plants, loading 
docks, quarries, sand pits, etc., they are a permanent and indispensable equipment. 
The longevity and safety of a wire rope cableway is largely dependent on the dura- 
bilit}' of its track or supporting cable. From this cable are suspended the loads it 
carries and over which run the wheels of the traveler or carrving device. The smooth 





C A B L E w A V Used in r i i e B u i l d i x g of Dam 



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C A li L li \v A ■s' H A N 1 1 1. 1 N (; Logs 



round bearing of our patent flattened strand wire rope presents to the wheels of the 
carrier a wearing surface very much like a round steel rod and in which each exterior 
wire is equally exposed to frictional wear. Likewise in this construction the track 
rope will not flatten under excessive loads nor can there be undue internal friction 
between the wires. The absolutel}' correct construction of our patent flattened 
strand wire rope has caused it to be used very extensively as cableway track ropes, 
and in which service it carries greater loads very much longer than the old round strand 
type of wire rope, and with a consequent economy of operation. We make it for this 
purpose in six strands of twenty-five wires each (6x25), and of the high grade Hercules 
steel suitable to the weight and frequency of the loads it will be required to carry. 

For the hoisting and hauling ropes and all other ropes used on cableways, we 
recommend our 6x19 Hercules wire rope. 




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Tamarack, No. 2 Siiaki 




Wilms Coai. Minixc; C'o.Mr\x\, X < > . (i Sn\i i 



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Mining 

; RINGING ores to the surface economically is a problem of ever}- minino- 
operation. Most of them use wire rope in their hoisting or haulage 
or inclines, and this work can be done neither as cheaply nor safely as it 
should be if the rope is not equal to its task. The vast amount of rope 
employed in this very important service, and the difficulties encountered 
by many operators experimenting with inferior and improperly constructed ropes, has 
given us cause to make these circumstances a particular study, and the results have 
been very gratifying. If we can know what is required of a wire rope and the details 
of the working conditions under which it must operate, its selection may safely be left 
with us. A wide and varied experience in the manufacture of mining ropes and close 
observation of their operation has taught us how they should be constructed and of 
what material, and we have them working successfully under every condition, handling 
mine products of every kind in every mining district of the country. In long mine 
haulage, where there are many idlers, rollers, etc., and numbers of bends and sharp 
angles, the patknt fl.a.ttf.xf.i) strand construction, coarse laid, with its increased 
wearing surface and greater tiexibility, will usually outwear two or three round 
strand ropes, even when of equally good material. This is likewise true of the 
PATENT FLATTENED STRAND coustruction in hoisting service where the rope, rapidly 
lifting its heavy loads, works constantly in the hoisting and guide sheaves, winding 
around the drums, and each external wire, taking an equal share of the wear, 
naturally and easily extends its serviceableness and preserves its dependability. A 
critical consideration of the wire rope feature of any ore handling equipment looking 
to the points of economy and general trustworthiness will make manifest the decided 
advantages of the patent flattened strand wire rope. In the manufacture of the 
round strand type of haulage and hoisting mine ropes the proper selection of material 
is of great necessity. We make them in the Hercules steel, Special steel and crucible 
steel, 6x19 for hoisting and 6x7 for haulage, and recommend them according to 
the severity of the work they will be called upon to do. 



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Log Loader 



tl'J 



Wire Rope in Lo^^in^ 




'RESENT day methods of logging vary according to the peculiar necessi- 
ties of each timber section and many different systems are successfully 
employed. Of the many ways used in getting logs out of the woods, 
there are cableway skidders of different types, pull boats, snaking 
machines, donkey engine haulage, and at the cars combination loaders 
and skidders and several different types of loading machines, and every one of 
them essentially wire rope systems. As a consequence the successful operation of 
any one of them cannot be accomplished unless the wire rope with which it is 
equipped is equal in every respect to the demands made upon it. Logging as a 
general rule, by whatever system it is done, subjects wire rope to enormous strains, 
sudden jerks, severe grinding around stumps, over sharp stones, etc., that make 
necessary a rope of exceptional dependability, and because of the frequent diiftculty in 
getting new ropes into the woods in cases of break down, and the consequent loss by 
suspended operations, this is especially true. The exceedingly high breaking strength 
of our Hercules logging rope together with its tough and flexible character has placed 
it far ahead of every rope used in logging, and as a logical result Hercules handles the 
great bulk of logs in every timber section of the United States, and with every logging 



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Sk 1 DPI N G 



system now in use. In the greater number of cases Hercules 6x19 (six strand, nine- 
teen wires each) is used, though in some instances on loaders, saw mills, skidders, 
PATENJ- FLAT lENED STRAND Hcfcules is best adapted. It is well that we know the 
nature of the working conditions encountered that we may recommend the Hercules 
that will best and most cheaply do the work required of it. 




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Hercules Wire Rope 

(Trade mark registered) 

The illustrations on the opposite page show four of the most severe uses to which 
wire rope is commonly subjected, and in which service ordinary steel wire ropes prove 
inadequate, and for reasons at once apparent to those acquainted with the prevailing 
conditions. 

Dredges and Steam Shovels 

As far as the wire rope is concerned, the working conditions in dredge and steam 
shovel operations are quite similar. Probably there is no other class of service in 
which wire rope receives as severe treatment. Inasmuch as the strain on the hoisting 
rope cannot be anticipated, a rope of the highest possible tensile strength is a requisite. 
With this property must also be flexibility in an unusual degree, as several sharp and 
reversed bends over sheaves and drums are unavoidable. Hercules wire rope is 
remarkabh' well fitted for this duty, as its successful use has demonstrated. It is sup- 
plied in both the patent flattened strand and Round Strand constructions, which 
ever is best adapted to the requirements of the machine. Where the rope works in 
water, as in deep water dredging or drainage canal digging, we especially prepare it 
during course of construction with an internal filler, and coat the exterior with a shield, 
both of our own preparation. It is the "cheapest per yard" rope obtainable. The 
greater number of dredge and shovel operators use Hercules exclusively. 

Quarrying 

The handling of building stone, marble and granite in the average quarry is 
particularly severe on wire rope, as the lifting of the blocks is usually preceded by 
quick and hard jerks to begin their movement and the loads frecjuently are very 
heavy. For stone handling of every kind the hoisting rope which is invariably most 
economical is Hercules — tough, strong, safe and durable. 

Derricks 

The lifting of building material of every sort in construction work is more 
economically accomplished with the highest grade of wire rope — which is Hercules. In 
this service a rope of the highest breaking strength and greatest dependability is 
desirable, and this is particularly true where in the placing of material in position the 
safetv of the workmen must be considered. 



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Wire Ferry Ropes, Ferry Blocks 
and Travelers 



Wire rope in ferry service is much superior to hemp ropes and for many reasons. 
Being round and smaller, the sheaves of the block or traveler run more smoothly and 
rapidly, thus eliminating the sudden jerks caused by checking which is common with 
hemp rope. Where the rope is used in water it does not rot or become water-clogged 
and clumsy, as does hemp rope. The}' are cheaper than hemp rope of equal strength 
and properly installed will last for years. A hemp rope soaked with water will weigh 
more than four times as much as wire rope. The wire rope shown under the sheaves of 
the traveler in the illustration is the patent flattened strand construction, which in 
hard service is the best construction of wire rope obtainable. The duty of a ferry 
rope is of a similar nature to that of the track rope of a cableway or aerial tramway 
in which service patent flattened strand wire rope is so extensively used, and its 
larger, smoother wearing service obtains here the same satisfactory results. 

For ferry travelers and blocks of the designs illustrated, see price list, page 8i. 



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Suspension Bridges and Bridge Cables 

We manufacture bridge cables in lengths required for different 
installations. These bridge cables are referred to in detail on 
page 65, and our prices for them are based upon the length and 
size required. 

We luake a specialty of all of the iron work required for the 
building of wire rope suspension bridges, and can furnish such 
material complete with the bridge cables. 

The cut shows our Ernst patent adjustable hanger rods for use 
on bridoe work. 



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Wire Rope Transmission 

The use of an endless wire rope, made especially for the purpose, running over 
sheaves instead of an ordinary belt and pulley, constitutes the transmission of power 
by wire rope. Power can by this method be transmitted in any desired direction — up 
or down hill, across rivers, around buildings or obstructions of any kind — and to any 
distance within the limit of two miles. 

The ropes hang free in the air and require no protection from the weather except 
an occasional coating of warm coal tar and linseed oil, which can be applied to the 
rope by pouring from a can into the groove of the sheave while running. 

Wire rope transmission can be applied with great profit and economy in every 
instance where the distance exceeds loo feet, and in many cases where the distance is 
as short as 50 feet. The main feature, however, is distance, and the further power is 
to be transmitted the better the results obtained under this system. When the dis- 
tance materially exceeds 300 or 400 feet, a rope transmission should be divided into 
two or more equal parts by means of one or more intermediate stations. 

The rope generally used is composed of six strands of seven wires each, as per 
cross-section on page 58; ropes with nineteen wires should be substituted where 
sheaves of ample diameter cannot be used on account of certain conditions of position 
or speed of shaft. The latter ropes are more flexible, but the wires are finer and will 
not withstand wear as well as the coarser wires of the seven-wire rope. 

If for any reason it is desirable to use smaller sheaves than those given in the 
table, the requisite power may be obtained by using hoisting rope of nineteen wires, 
illustrated on page 58, of a larger size than given in the table, instead of transmission 
ropes, because of its greater pliability. Thus a half-inch hoisting rope may be used 
over a three-foot wheel, and will transmit as much power as a 3,8-inch transmission 
rope over a four-foot wheel. 

On page 81 will also be found the proper diameter of sheaves to transmit a given 
amount of power. A satisfactory general rule for determining the proper relation of 
rope to sheaves is to make the diameter of the sheaves 150 times the diameter of the 
rope. The groove of the sheaves should be deep, with flaring flanges and lined with 
rubber. 

Special care should be taken that sheaves are well balanced, as the centrifu- 
gal force is great. They should be fitted true on the shaft, and the shaft set at right 
angles to the line of transmission. If the sheaves wabble and run out of line they will 
cause the rope to vibrate and jerk. 

In all cases see that the sheaves over which the rope runs are properly lined with 
an elastic substance — leather, hard rubber, wood or tarred rope, rubber preferred. 
This is imperative. 



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Speed 

This is a very important element in transmitting- power, for our experience and 
observation have been that nearly every transmission that has proven a failure has 
been because speed was too high. Our best results on small sheaves have been 
obtained by running the rope at 1,200 to 1,600 feet per minute, and on large sheaves 
the speed can be kept down to good advantage and best results. At high speed the 
necessity that the sheaves be supported so they are solid and unyielding is all the 
greater, and this cannot be too strongly impressed in any case. The larger the wheels 
and the lower the velocity the longer will be the life of the rope. Tightening sheaves, 
guide sheaves, and all other unnecessary sheaves, should be avoided as much as 
possible, as each extra sheave adds to the wear of the rope. If extra friction is re- 
quired it should be obtained by the use of larger wheels or a little heavier rope of 
nineteen wires to the strand. In construction attention must be given to the following 
points: 

1. Be sure the wheels are bored true and set true on the shaft. 

2. Set the shafts exactly parallel. 

3. Bring the wheels exactly in line. 

4. Avoid the use of tapered keys. 

Full information and advice given upon application. Correspondence solicited. 
Table of transmission of power by wire ropes page 81. 

To Ascertain the Length of Rope to be Spliced Endless 

In most cases the rope can be spliced endless, and in such cases the rope can be 
forwarded spliced ready to go on. We can furnish rope ready spliced by giving us the 
exact distance from center to center of shaft and the exact diameter of the sheaves 
over which the rope is to run. This measure can be secured best by stretching a wire 
from shaft to shaft, marking the distance from center to center of shaft and carefully 
measuring the wire. 

In cases where the endless rope cannot be put on, the rope has to be placed around 
the sheaves, drawn taut by pulley blocks, and the splices made on the spot. See 
Fig. I in diagram of splices. 

The Necessary Tools for Splicing 

A hammer and a sharp cold chisel for cutting oif ends of strands; a steel 
point or marlin spike for opening strands; two pieces heavy tarred marlin or 
thin rope with sticks; a pocket knife for cutting the hemp core; a wooden mallet 
and block. 



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A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



Splices 




Fig. 1 




The splices for running rope are all of the kind known as the long splice, and should 
be put in 20 feet long or longer. The diameter of the rope is not increased or diminished, 
or the strength of the rope perceptibly weakened by this splice, and after it has run for 
a day or two the locality of the splice cannot be detected by the most careful examination. 

We here give a diagram of splices fully illustrating the manner of splicing in all 
its stages from beginning to end, and by a little study of these illustrations and care- 
fully following the directions, any man of ordinary genius can make a successful splice 
on first trial. 



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A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



Directions for Splicing Wire Rope with Lon^ Running Splices 

Wire rope is susceptible of the most perfect splicing. A smoother and better 
splice can be put in wire rope than in any other kind of rope, for the simple reason that 
it is made with a view to this purpose. It has the desired number of strands, namely, 
six, and a hemp core, which provides a place for fastening the ends. It is a plain, 
simple process, and but the work of an hour for any one to learn. 

First — Place the rope around the sheaves and heave it tight with block and fall. 
(See Fig. i.) The blocks should be hitched far enough apart so as to give room between 
to make a 20-foot splice. A small clamp may be used to prevent the lashing from 
slipping on the ropes where the blocks are hitched. (See Fig. i.) Next, see that the 
ropes overlap about 20 feet; about 10 feet each way from the center. Next, mark the 
center of both ropes with a piece of chalk, or by tying on a small string. Now proceed 
to splice, with the blocks remaining taut when it is necessary, but the better way is to 
remove the blocks, throw off the rope from the sheaves, let it hang loose on the shafts, 
and proceed with the splice on the ground or floor, or scaffold, as the case may be. 

Second — Unlay the strands of both ends of the rope for a distance of 10 feet each. 
Next cut off the hemp cores, then bring the bunches of strands together so that the 
opposite strands will interlock regularly with each other. (See Fig. 2.) 

Third — Unlay any strand, «, and follow up with one strand of the other end, laying 
it tightly in open groove made by unwinding a; make twist of the strand agree exactly 
with the twist of the open groove. Proceed with this until all but twelve inches of one 
are laid in, or till a has become ten feet long. Next, cut off a, leaving an end about 
twelve inches long. (See Fig. 3.) 

Fourth — Unlay a strand, 4, of the opposite end and follow with strand </, laying it 
in open groove as before and treating this precisely as in the first case. (See Fig. 2.) 
Next pursue the same course with b and 2, stopping four feet short of the first set. 
Next with 5 and e, stopping as before, then with c and 3 ; and lastly with 6 and /. 
The strands are now all laid in with ends four feet apart as shown in Fig. 4. 

Fifth and last — The ends must now be secured without enlarging the diameter of 
the rope. Take two rope clamps (see Fig, 5) and fasten them to the rope as shown in 
Fig. 6 ; twist them in opposite directions, thus opening the lay of rope. Next, with 
a knife cut out the hemp core about twelve inches on each side. Now straighten the 
ends and slip them into the place occupied by the core, then twist the clamps back, 
closing up the rope, taking out any slight inequality with a wooden mallet. Next, shift 
the clamps and repeat the operation at the other five places, and the splice is made. 

If the rope becomes slack in time and runs too loose, a piece cun be cut out and the 
rope tightened up. This will require a piece of rope about 40 feet long, and two splices, 
one splice to put on the piece of rope, and the other splice to join the two ends together. 

For list prices for splicing done at factory, see page 81. 



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HERCULES PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 



( Ir.uli- m.u-k rep 




!1 .i| s I I \ ., 




Style A 

5 Strands 

28 Wires 

10 the Strand 




i^^-zv 






'Yr;, 




Style B 

6 Strands 

25 Wires 

to the Strand 



II A L I. A (. K A \ 1, T R A N - M I --,1 ,,N 




Slylc C 

5 Strands 

9 Wires 

to the Strand 



H A L' I. A 1. 1:: .\ X I 






Style D 

6 Strands 

8 Wires 

to the Strand 



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Style A 

5 Strands 

28 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
HERCULES WIRE ROPE 

(Trade mark rej^isteredi 

Hoisting Rope Hemp Center 



Illustrated on <> 


pposite page 




.See description 


page 9 




For quality 


, see page 12 










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False . . • 


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49 


40 '4 


8.1 


1.35 


4K 


Fancy 


1 


60 


56 


11.3 


1.80 





Fantasm . 


l'« 


71 


67 


13.4 


3.30 


6 


Farner 


i,V 


89 


84 


16.8 


3.80 


i 


Farobien 


In 


112 


106 


31.3 


3.40 


7^ 


Farther . - 


1^ 


137 


134 


34.8 


4.00 


8 


Fassband 


1.^ 


156 


140 


38.0 


4.75 


8>^ 


Fastness . . 


\U 


208 


168 


33.6 


5.40 


9 


Favorite . . 


2 


225 


311 


43.3 


7.50 


11 


Fashion . 


V4 


285 


360 


53 


9.35 


13 




Style B 

6 Strands 

25 Wires 

to the Strand 



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Style C 

5 Strands 

9 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
HERCULES WIRE ROPE 

I'l'rade mark registered) 

Haulage and Transmission Rope Hemp Center 

Illustrated on opposite page .See description page 9 

For quality, see page 12 



Telegraph 
Name 


ii ^ 

5 


0-6 

|.S 

Oh 


Approximate 

Breaking Strain 

in Tons of 

2,000 Pounds 


Allowable 

Working .Strain 

in Tons of 

2,000 Pounds 


0) 

a 




•2 >? ^ 

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^°5 


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3.6 


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31 


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35 


30 


6 


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Gramercy 


H 


44 


38 


7.6 


1.35 


6 


Grampus 


1 


58 


53 


10.6 


1.80 


6X 


Grandest 


IVs 


70 


64 


13.8 


3.30 


8 


Graphite 


IX 


88 


80 


16 


3.80 


9X 




Style D 

6 Strands 

8 Wires 

to the Strand 



Patented Flattened Strand rope has 150 per cent, more wearing surface than ordinary rope and is exceedingly flexible. 

When desired with a ■wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special rope for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 

Like all good things, Hercules rope is being imitated and common steel rope is being palmed off on the consumer 
as Hercules rope. .So-called Plough Steel rope is also being sold as just as good as Hercules. To protect ourselves and 
the consumer, we have adopted the word "Hercules" in connection with a colored strand as our trade mark. Be sure 
to get the genuine colored strand Hercules rope. 

Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



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PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 




H o I s T I N c; 



4^i^^ 




Style A 

5 Strands 

28 Wires 

to the Strand 













H ois r 1 N (■ 



Mv.c ii 

6 Strands 
25 Wires 

to the Strand 




1 1 \ r I . \ • . I \ X 1 1 T K A X s \i 1 - - 1 I j .\ 




Style C 

5 Strands 

ii Wire^ 

to the Strand 



■ ^-^y 



]I \ r 1. A '; H A X I> r K A X > M 1 ^ -- 1 ' 



Style D 

6 Strands 

8 Wires 

to the Strand 



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Style A 

5 Strands 

28 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
SPECIAL STEEL 

(Trade mark registered) 



Hoisting Rope 



Illustrated on opposite page 



For quality, see page 13 



See description page 9 









d 


c 




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Allowable 

Working Strai 

in Tons of 

3,000 Pounds 





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S S-S 


Name 





S.S 


Appro 

Breakin 

in T( 

3,000 F 






lasso . 


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V'A 


11.1 


2.22 


.4A 


IK 


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9 
Tfi 


19-4 


14.0 


2.8 


.54 


134: 


Ibanto 






'A 


22 '4 


17.0 


3.4 


.73 


2X 


Ibdare 






H 


30 


24.5 


4.9 


1.00 


3 


Iberico 






n 


38 


33.0 


6.6 


1.35 


3 % 


Ibhar . 






1 


48 


43.0 


8.6 


1.80 


4 


Ibidem 






1% 


59 


54.0 


10.8 


2.30 


4y3 


Ibimu . 






IX 


70 


64.0 


12.8 


2.80 


5 


Ibzan ■ 






IK 


105 


93.0 


18.6 


4.00 


534' 


Icaja 






1% 


155 


127 


25.4 


5.40 


1% 


Icastico 






2 


177 


162 


32.4 


7.50 


8 


Icerimus 






V4 


220 


204 


40.8 


9.25 


8K 




Style B 

6 Strands 

35 Wires 

to the Strand 



m: 



r^ 




Style C 

5 Strands 

9 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
SPECIAL STEEL 

(Trade mark registered) 

Haulage and Transmission Rope 



Illustrated on opposite page 



For quality, see page 13 



See description page 9 







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m ti 


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gStr 
ns of 
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Name 


5 




Appro 

Breakin 

inT( 

3,000 P 






^ ^ V 


Idalgo . . . 


y% 


11 


6.1 


1.2 


.25 


2 


Ideable . . 


V-, 


14 


10.5 


2.1 


.44 


2K 


Idealum . 


A 


18 


16.5 


3.3 


.73 


3K 


Ideamos . . 


M 


27 


23 


4.6 


1.00 


4K 


Identico . 


% 


35 


31 


6.2 


1.35 


5 


Identism ■ 


1 


45 


40 


8 


1.80 


5X 


Ideogram 


IK 


54 


50 


10 


2.30 


6X 


Idiograph 


IX 


68 


62 


12.4 


2.80 


'X 


Idisogar ■ 


lA 


80 


73 


14.6 


3.30 


8 


Idorol . 


^A 


93 


85 


17 


4.40 


8^ 




Style D 

6 Strands 

8 W^ires 

to the Strand 



Patented Flattened Strand rope has 150 per cent, more wearing surface than ordinary rope and is exceedingly fle.xibU 
When desired with a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 
Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



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Style A 

5 Strands 

28 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL 

Hoisting Rope 

Illustrated on page 52 See description page 9 

For quality, see page 13 







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Working Strs 

in Tons of 

2.000 Pound 




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in T( 

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14>^ 


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.44 


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18X 


15 


3.0 


.73 


2'4 


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H 


24 


21 


4.2 


1.00 


3 


Abbott . . 


% 


30 


29 


5.8 


1.35 


S'A 


Abdicate 


1 


39>^ 


38 


7.6 


1.80 


4 


Abductor 


\y% 


50 


47 


9.4 


2.30 


4>^ 


Abelmask 


IX 


59 >4 


56 


11.2 


2.80 


5 


Abhoring 


1^ 


73 


69 


13.8 


3.40 


5}i 


Abreption 


i>< 


86 


81 


16.2 


4.00 


534 


Abrupted 


\n 


96 


94 


18.8 


4.75 


6X 


Absolute 


IX 


121 


109 


21.8 


5.40 


7X 


Abuseful . 


2 


144 


140 


28.0 


7.50 


8 


Absurd . . 


Vi 


182 


176 


35.2 


9.25 


8X 




Style B 

6 Strands 

25 Wires 

to the Strand 



r( 



/^^^* 

&/ 

*> 



^% 






Style C 

5 Strands 

9 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL 

Haulage and Transmission Rope 

Illustrated on page 52 See description page 9 

For quality, see page 13 



Telegraph 




c 
5 S 


ximate 
g Strain 
ns of 
ounds 


vable 
g Strain 
ns of 
ounds 


rage 
of Rope 
-"oot 


a; 


Name 


5 


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Appro 

Break in 

in T( 

2,000 1 


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Workin 

in T( 

2,000 B 


01 4-> , 




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H 


7 


5 


1.0 


.25 


2 


Keeping . 


14 


10 


9 


1.8 


.44 


2 I/, 


Kelter . . 


^1i 


14 


14 


2.8 


.73 


3>2 


Kernel . . 


n 


20>^ 


20 


4.0 


1.00 


4>^ 


Ketchup • 


H 


27 j^ 


27 


5.4 


1.35 


5 


Keystone 


1 


35 


36 


7.2 


1.80 


5X 


Kicker 


1>'S 


45 


45 


9.0 


2.30 


6X 


Kilogram 


IX 


54 


54 


10.8 


2.80 


7X 


Kilone 


\h 


64 


64 


12.8 


3.30 


,s 


Koler . 


1>^ 


75 


75 


15.0 


4.40 


8K 



coo 






^'- 



Style D 

f) Strands 

8 Wires 

to the Strand 



u 



Patent Flattened Strand rope has 150 per cent, more wearing surface than ordinary rope and is exceedingly flexible. 
When desired with a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 
Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



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PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
SWEDES IRON 



Illustrated on page 52 



Hoisting Rope 

See description page 9 



For quality, see page 13 



Telegraph Name 




fc. ■■'■• 

5 S 

O.S 


Approximate 

Breaking Strain 

in Tons of 

2,000 Pounds 


Allowable 

Working Strain 

in Tons of 

2,000 Pounds 




Minimum Size 

of Drums 

or Sheaves in 

Feet 


Dabamas 

Dabler 

Dado 

Dafodil 

Damage 

Dancer 

Dangerous .... 

Dangler 

Dareful 

Darkish 

Darling 

Dastard 

Dauber 

Daughter 

Dauntless 


% 

H 

I r, 

n 

IX 

l>s 

IH 

2 

2^ 


9K 

13 

15;^ 

21 

26 

34 

43 

52 

62;^ 

74 

82 
104 
120 
152 


2.3 

4 

5 

6 

i) 
13 
17 
21 
28 
34 
40 
45 
54 
66 
75 


.5 

.8 

1.0 

1.2 

1.8 

2.6 

3.4 

4.2 

5.6 

6.8 

8.0 

9.0 

10.8 

13.2 

15.0 


.20 

.38 

.47 

.57 

.83 

1.20 

1.58 

2.00 

2.50 

3.00 

3.65 

4.15 

5.00 

6.30 

8.00 


1 
2 

3^ 
3 

3>^ 
4 

534: 

6X 

634: 

^Yz 
9 

103, 

UK 




Style A 

5 Strands 

28 Wires 

to the Strand 



PATENT FLATTENED STRAND 
SWEDES IRON 



Haulage and Transmission Rope 



Illustrated f>n page 52 



See description page 9 



For quality, see page 13 



Telegraph Name 


II 




Approximate 

Breaking Strain 

in Tons of 

2,000 Pounds 


Allowable 

Working Strain 

in Tons of 

2,000 Pounds 




.Minimum Si/.e 

of Drums 

or Sheaves in 

Feet 


Glacial 

Gladen 

Gladiator 

Glamour 

Glance 

Glaring 

Glover 


1 

1'4 


8X 
12'^ 

22 
29 
36>^ 
45 


7 
10 

13>^ 
18 

22>^ 
27 


.9 
1.4 
2.0 
2.7 
3.6 
4.5 
5.4 


.38 
.60 
.87 
1.20 
1.58 
2.00 
2.50 


43.4 

6 

634 

^Y2 




Style C 
5 Strands 
9 Wires 

to the Strand 



A rope of Patent Flattened Strand Swedes iron gives most satisfactory results in elevator service. 
Patented Flattened Strand rope, being extremely flexible, is an ideal construction for use on elevators. 
Having a wearing service of 150 per cent, more than ordinary rope means longer service and a distinct saving in 
wear of sheaves and pulleys. 

When desired ^vith a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 
Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



55 




6 Strands 

12 Wires 

to the Strand 



HERCULES WIRE ROPE 



rrade mark re.i^o-stered) 




H O I s • 



i<vrii^;'^ 




''^^ 



1:"-{CR*'-' 



19 Wires 
to the Strand 




H o I s i- 1 X G 




'' Strands 

19 Wires 

to the Strand 




i-1 O I s I- 1 x 




6 Strands 

7 Wires 

to the Strand 




H A I 



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HERCULES WIRE ROPE 

(Iradc mark reijisteredl 

Hoisting Rope Hemp Center 

Ilhistratt'd on opp<isite pajje See description pa,<e 1(1 I'or (luality, see pa.ne 1^; 



'I'elegraph Name 



Harness • 

Harsh 

Hasty 

Hasp • 

Hatchet 

Hauling . 

Havoc 

Hawking 

Haying 

Hazard 

Hazel 

Hateful . 

Haven 

Harping 

Harass 

Hansard • 

Hansom ■ 



Diameter 

in Inches 



'/s 



Price 
per Foot 
in Cents 



14 "2 

15 

16 '2 

20 

22^2 

30 

39 

49 

57 ^ 

71 '2 

90 
109 
125 
166 
181 
229 
262 



Approx. 
Breakin.i; 
Strain in 

Tons of 
2,000 lbs. 



10 

i2;/2 

IT 
20 
29 
8(i 
50 

m 

76 

96 
113 
128 
157 
191 
•23S 
266 



Allowable 
Working 
Strain in 
Tons of 
2,000 lbs. 



1.4 
2 

2.5 
3.4 
4 

5.8 
7.2 
10 
12 
15.2 
19.2 
22.6 
25.6 
31.4 
3S.2 
47.6 
53.2 



Average 
Weight 
per Fot)t 



0.22 
0.30 
0.39 
0.50 
0.62 
0.89 
1.20 
1.58 
2.00 
2.45 
3.00 
3.55 
4.15 
4.85 
6.30 
S.OO 
9.85 



Mininiuni 
Size of 

Drains or 
Sheaves 
in Feet 



3 

3/2 

4 

5 



8 

9 
11 
13 
13 J< 




(i .Strands 

lit Wires 

o the .Strani 



HERCULES WIRE ROPE 

(Trade mark rcs^islerfd ) 



Haulage Rope Hemp Center 



Illustrated on opposite page 



See deseiM]3tion page 10 



For (|uality, .see page 12 



Telegrajih Xanie 


Diameter 

in Inches 


Price 
per Foot 
m Cents 


Approx. 
lireaking 
.Strain in 

Tons of 
2,000 lbs. 


Allowable 
Working 
Strain in 
Tons of 
2,000 lbs. 


Average 
Weight 
per Foot 


ilininuim 
Size of 

Drums or 
Sheaves 
in Feet 


Encamp 


1.., 


13 


1 1 '2 


2.3 


(1.39 


V, 


Endeavor 


h 


20 


18 '2 


3.7 


0.62 


■i'A 


Enforce 


h 


28 


25>^ 


5.1 


0.89 


■■"'.'4 


Engaged 


Vs 


35 


33 '2 


6.7 


1.20 


6 


Enjoiner 


1 


46 


47 


9.4 


1.58 


6% 


Enlarged 


I's 


56 


58 


11.6 


2.00 


8 


Enriching 


I % 


70-2 


74 


14.8 


2.45 


9X 



.^-. 




Strands 
7 Wires 

o tile Stran<l 



l>ike all good things, Hercules rope is bein.g imitated and common steel rope is being palmed oft' on tlic consumer 
as Hercules rope. So-called Plough Steel rope is also being sold as just as good as Herciiles. To protect ourselves and 
the consumer, we have adopted the word "Hercules" in connection with a colored strand as our trade mark. He sure 
to get the genuine colored strand Hercules nope. 

Tell us what you want to use the rope for and ive will suggest the proper rope (or the purpose. 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 




1 

(j Strands 

19 Wires 

to the Strain 




H . '1 ^ r 1 N 





li Strands 

7 Wires 

1 the Strand 



i i< ( '. A 1 . \ A X 1 z i: I > Iron 





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13 Wires 

to the Strand 







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A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



SPECIAL STEEL 

(Trade mark rc;,astcrcd) 

Hoisting Rope Hemp Center 



See Fit::. 1, opposite page See description page 10 



For quality, see page 18 



Telegraph Xame 



Tabard 

Talaky 

Talent . 

Talisman 

Tallied 

Tambour 

Tamis . 

Tandem 

Tangent 

Tankard 

Tanner 

Taper • 

Tapestry 

Tapioca 

Taramis 

Target • 

Tarnish 

Tarpaulin 

Tartao 

Tarturo 



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14 

16; 

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36 

45 

55 

67 

80 

91 

115 

134 

170 

210 

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4.05 
0.78 
7.08 

10.1 

12.7 

15.8 

22 

30 

89 

49 

58 

72 

S4 

97 
112 
144 
182 
222 
266 



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0.54 
O.Sl 
1.15 
1.56 
2.02 
2.54 
8.16 
4.-^0 
6 . 00 
7.80 
9.80 
11.6 
14.4 
16.8 
19.4 
22.4 
28.8 
36.4 
45.0 
53.0 






0.10 
0.15 
0.22 
0.30 
0.39 
0.50 
0.62 
. 89 
1.20 
1.58 
2.00 
2.45 
3.00 
3 . 55 
4.15 
4.85 
6.30 
8.00 
9.85 
11.95 






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1 

IK 

1^4 



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10 




6 Strands 
19 Wires 

to the Strand 



SPECIAL STEEL 

I'I'rade mark re.L(isterfd} 



Haulage Rope 



Hemp Center 



See Fig. 2, opposite page 



See description page in 



For qnality. see page 13 



Telegraph Xame 



Tarsus . 

Tassel . 

Tawdry 

Tawny 

Teasel . 

Temper 

Temporal 

Temporize 

Tenacity • 

Tenant 



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14 
20 
26 
34 
44 
53 



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5.58 
7.50 
9.70 

12.3 

15.1 

21 

28 

37 

46 

56 






1.11 

1.50 
1.94 
2.46 
3.02 
4.20 
5.60 
7.40 
9.20 
11.2 



0.22 
0.80 
0.39 
0.50 
0.62 
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1.20 
1.58 
2.00 
2.45 



2'4 

2N 
3 

4'^ 
5 




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Strands 

T Wires 

to the Strand 



Patent Flattened Strand rope has 150 per cent, more wearing surface than ordinary rope and is exceedingly flexible. 

When desired with a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special rope for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 

Our Special .Steel wire rope, as its name implies, is made from a special grade of steel combining high tensile strength 
with flexibility and toughness. These, with manj- other properties, make it suitable for rough and heavy duty. 

The .satisfactory results obtained from the use of our Special Steel wire rope have warranted us in securing a trade- 
mark to protect consumers against inferior grades. 

Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



59 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 




6 Strands 

19 Wires 

to the Strand 



CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL 

Hoisting Rope Hemp Center 



See Fig. 1, page 58 



See description page 10 



For quality, see page- ]l: 







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pproxiniatt 
Breaking 
rain in Ton 

of 
000 Pounds 


Allowable 
Working 
rain in Ton 

of 
000 Pounds 


(U.^P- 
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of Drums 

• Sheaves ir 

Feet 






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Eschew 


X 


9 


2.4 


0.48 


0.10 


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9^4 


3.4 


0.68 


0.15 


2/ 


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9y^ 


o.O 


1.00 


0.22 


1 


Escape 












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10 


6.8 


1.36 


0.30 


l>t' 


Escort . 












% 


11 


8.8 


1.76 


0.39 


1>2 


Esloin 
















12 


11.0 


2.20 


0.50 


IV 


Esoter 














h 


14 


13.6 


2.72 


0.62 


2X 


Espied 














H 


18 


19.4 


3.88 


0.89 


3 


Essay 














n 


23 


26 


5.20 


1.20 


'^}2 


Estate 














1 


30 


34 


6.80 


1.58 


4 


Estop 














VA 


38 


42 


8.40 


2.00 


4>i- 


Estray 














1'4 


46 


50 


10.0 


2.45 


.) 


Esclair 












\H 


56 


62 


12.4 


3.00 


5'^ 


Espouse 












I'/z 


66 


72 


14.4 


3.55 


53., 


Esquire 












IH 


74 


84 


16.8 


4.15 


6 '4 


Estrude 












1^4 


93 


96 


19.2 


4.85 


TV 


Esther . 












2 


111 


124 


24.8 


6.30 


8 


Esture . 












2X 


142 


156 


31.2 


8.00 


8 ''2 


Estwain 












3^3 


175 


190 


37.9 


9. 85 


9 '4 


Estwold 












~ 4 


210 


228 


45.6 


11.95 


10 




Strands 

7 Wires 

to the Sti'and 



CRUCIBLE CAST STEEL 

Transmission and Haulage Rope Hemp Center 



See Fig. 2, page 58 



Telegraph Xanie 



See description paj. 



l''or quality, see page 18 



Cede 

Ceil 

Cease . 

Cedarn 

Celery • 

Celiac . 

Celard . 

Cement 

Cenoby 

Censor 

Century 

Cerate . 

Cession 

Cestus • 

Certify 



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4>^ 

6 '4 

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9 
11 

13>^ 
16 
22 
28 
36 
43 
51 
60 



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2.8 
3.4 
4.8 
6.6 
8.4 

10.6 

13.2 

15.8 

18.6 

24 

32 

40 

48 

58 

68 



5^1 i 



0.56 
0.68 
0.96 
1.32 
1.68 
2.12 
2.64 
3.16 
3.72 
4.80 
6.40 
8.00 
9.60 
11.6 
13.6 



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0.12J 

0.15 

0.22 

0.30 

0.89 

. 50 

0.62 

0.75 

0.89 

1.20 

1.58 

2.00 

2.45 

3.00 

3.55 



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I'o 

2 

2^ 

2 '/^ 

3" 

3'. 

4 

4". 



'V 
8 

8^ 



When desired with a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 

Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



60 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



PLOW STEEL ROPE 



Hoisting Rope 



Hemp Center 



See Fis- 1, page 58 



See description pase Id 



For quality, see page 13 







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11 um Si 
Drums 
leaves 
Feet 




.2" 


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Pablas 


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12 


3.00 


.60 


0.10 


~3 


Pabledo . 










12X 


4.50 


.90 


0.15 


'A 


Pablegar . 








^S 


UYz 


6.55 


1.31 


0.32 


1 


Pableman . 










13 


8 . s,-) 


1.77 


0.30 


^% 


Parent 








I^ 


14 


11.-4 


2.2S 


0.39 


m 


Pealing 








H 


19 


IS 


3.60 


0.62 


3>^ 


Pleasant 








v 


26 


25 


5.00 


. 89 


4 


Pigtail 








''s 


34 


84 


6.80 


1.20 


^% 


Planter 








1 


43 


44 


S.SO 


1.58 


o 


Poets 








\y% 


52 


5(5 


11.2 


2.00 


6 


Preaching 








\% 


63 


67 


13.4 


2.45 


t 


Pseudo 








l^/S 


11 


82 


16.4 


3.00 


^% 


Pucker 








^% 


93 


96 


19.2 


3.55 


S 


Pyramid 








\% 


135 


1-28 


25.6 


4.85 


9 


Prospering 








•> 


156 


165 


33.0 


6.30 


11 


Puzzler 








3m: 


200 


208 


41.6 


8.00 


12 




6 Strands 

19 Wires 

to the Strand 



PLOW STEEL ROPE 

Transmission and Standing Rope Hemp Center 



Fig. 2. page -58 



See description page ID 



For quality, see page 13 



Telegraph Xanie 






roximale 
ins Strain 
Tons of 
Pounds 


owable 
ins Strain 
Tons of 
Pounds 


1) V -^^ 


iiuni »Si/,e 
Drums 
leaves in 
Feet 




" 


-* c 


App 

Break 

, in 

2,001 


All 
Work 
in 
2,00f 






Rabat 


I^ 


11 


11 


2.20 


0.39 


3^ 


Racket 












14 


14 


2.80 


0.50 


4 


Race 










H 


17 


17 


3.40 


0.62 


4 'i 


Radical 










u 


25 


24 


4.80 


0.89 


-^% 


Rafter . 










,'/S 


32 


32 


6.40 


1.20 


6 


Ragman 










1 


41 


42 


8.40 


1.58 


6V 


Rainbow 










lyi 


51 


53 


10.6 


2.00 


8 


Rampart • 










IX 


61 


64 


12. S 


2.45 


9X 




ti .Strands 

~ Wires 

to the Strand 



AVhen desired with a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or la\'. 
Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



6i 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 




6 Strands 

19 Wires 

to the Strand 



SWEDES IRON ROPE 

Hoisting Rope Hemp Center 



See Fig. 1, page 5S 



Telegraph Name 



See description pa.t;f 1' 



For quality, see page 13 



Lover . 
Lopes . 
Load 
Loaf 
Loafer . 
Loam 
Loath . 
Lovell . 
Lobby . 
Lobster 
Lobule . 
Local 
Locate • 
Lock 
Locker 
Locust • 
Lodger 
Lofty . 



1 

1/2 

IH 

H4 

2 

0,1/ 






6/2 

7 

7'-2 



10 
12 
16 
20 
26 
33 
40 
48 
57 
63 
80 
92 
117 









1.2 
1.7 
2..") 
8.4 
4.4 
o.o 
6.8 
9.7 

18 

17 

21 

25 

81 

36 

42 

48 

62 

78 



■2X T. s 



0.24 
0.34 
0.50 
0.68 
0.88 
1.10 
1.86 
1.94 
2.60 
8.40 
4.20 
5.00 
6.20 
7.20 
8.40 
9.60 
12.40 
15.60 



<.5f=. 



0.10 
0.15 
0.22 
0.30 
0.89 
0.50 
0.62 
0.89 
1.20 
1.58 
2.00 
2.45 
8.00 
8 . 55 
4.15 
4.85 
6.80 
8.00 



8>2 

4 
454 



10 
12 
13 



SWEDES IRON ROPE 




6 Strands 

7 Wires 

to the Strand 



Transmission and Standing Rope 

See Fig. 2, page 5S See description page 10 



Hemp Center 



Telegraph Name 



For quality, see page 13 



Subact . 

Subdeam 

Subduce 

Suberic 

Subject 

Sublap . 

Sublet . 

Sublime 

Submit ■ 

Subnode 

Subsign 

Suborn 

Subpena 

Subrosa 

Subsist ■ 



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3^ 
4>^ 

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8 
10 
12 
14 

17>4 

23 

29 

36 

43 

51 



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1.4 
1.7 
2.4 
3.3 
4.2 
5.3 
6.6 
7.9 
9.8 

12 

16 

20 

24 

29 

34 



3 i^'i'O 






0.28 
0.34 
0.48 
0.66 
0.84 
1.06 
1.32 
1.58 
1.86 
2.40 
8.20 
4.00 
4.80 
5.80 
6.80 









3X 
3>^ 
2X 
3X 
4 

5X 

6 

6^ 

7^ 

8>^ 

9>^ 

lOX 

12 

13 



When desired with a wire center, prices will be made on application. 

We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 
Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



62 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



SWEDES IRON WIRE 
TILLER ROPE 

See Fig. -1. page 58 See description page 14 

For qnality, see page 13 



Telegraph 
Name 


Diameter 

in 

Inches 


Price 
per Foot 
m Cents 


Average 
Weight 
per Foot 


Obtuse . . 


,v 


7j< 


.07 


Obelisk . . 


V i; 


8 


.11 


Object . . 


,fs 


9 


.16 


Obliging . . 


1 If 


10 


.21 


Obrogate 


I ^ 


11 


.28 


Obose . . 


1 il 


14 


.35 


Obscure • 


H 


17 


.43 


Obtained 


■'4 


22 


.(i2 


Obverting 


' *< 


27 


.8-1 


Obdurate 


1 


33 


1.10 



SASH CORDS 

COPPER, IRON, TINNED AND 
GALVANIZED 

Six Strands, Seven Wires to the Strand 

Cotton Center 



r. 



£ 


Price per 

Foot 
in Cents 


Weight 
per Ff)ot 
in Pounds 


Approximate 

Breaking Strain 

in Pounds 


c 


is 


p. 
'J 


" 






Iron 




"it 


"Si 




\ 


26 


3 


4 


9 


.100 


.115 


2,200 


1,600 


1,265 


3^ 


27 


2% 


3^2 


7>^ 


.076 


.087 


1,809 


1,254 


1,022 


3 

It! 


27>^ 


2X 


3 


6 


.056 


064 


1,417 


947 


792 


's 


28 


lU 


2X 


4>^ 


.025 


.029 


790 


467 


435 


3 
3 S 


28>^ 


VA 


2 


3y2 


.014 


.016 


510 


280 


272 


1 

1 ir 


29 


IX 


IX 


3 


.006 


.007 


262 


132 


140 



GALVANIZED WIRE 
STRAND 

For Smoke Stack Guys, Electric Light Plants, 

Street Railways, Signal Cord, Fencing 

and Other Purposes 

List of Dec. 19, 1906 

Seven Steel Wires Twisted Into a Single Strand 

.See I''ig. j, page .58 See description page 14 

For quality, see page 14 



Telegraph 
Name 


.Seven 

Wires 

No. 


Approx- 
imate 
Diam- 
eter 


Approx- 
imate 
Weight 
per 1000 
Feet 


Approx- 
imate 

-Strength 

in 

Pounds 


Price 
per 100 
Feet 


Union 


8 


,-. 


510 


8,500 


$4.50 


United . 


10 


fii 


415 


6,500 


3.75 


Unitarian 


11 


/'S 


295 


5,000 


2.75 


Universal 


12 


5 

ITT 


210 


3,800 


2.25 


Unwary . 


14 


H 


125 


2,300 


1.75 


Unio . 


16 


ii 


95 


1.800 


1.50 


Unicorn . 


17 


3 
llS 


75 


1,400 


1.25 


Unsavory 


18 


5 
32 


55 


900 


1.15 


Ukase 


20 


■s 


32 


500 


1.00 


Ugly . 


21 


3 
32 


20 


400 


.80 



GALVANIZED MAST-ARM 
ROPE 

For Electric Light Companies, etc. 
Nine Strands, Four Wires to the Strand 

Cotton Center 



Price per Foot 
in Cents 


Diameter 
in Inches 


Weight per 

Foot 
in Pounds 


Approximate 

Breaking Strain 

in Pounds 


5 

3X 

2K 


X 


0.158 
0.109 
0.070 


2,300 
1,700 
1,100 



Annealed cords saine price as bright cords 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



GALVANIZED IRON WIRE ROPE 

For Ships' Rigging, Guys for Derricks, etc. 

See description page 14 For quality, see page 14 





S V. 


CJ 




Seven Wires 
Coarse Laid 


Twelve Wire 
Fine Laid 


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Name 


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2 

13, 


6 

5/2 


6.00 
4.85 


Nabiani 
Nabica 


44 


Sabalos 
Sabanones 


46 


12 

11 


50 
44 


See Fig. 2, page 58 
6 Strands 




5.'4 
5 


4.40 
4.00 


Nabidden 
Nabissi 


41 

38 


Sabaoth . . 
Sabedor • • 


43 
40 


10'2 

10 


40 
36 


7 Wires 
to the Strand 


1^2 


4-V 


3.00 


Nablium 


35 


Sabelbek . 


37 


9>^ 


32 




IVi-, 


4;a 


3.25 


Nabob . . 


31 


Sabelkling 


33 


9 


29 




13/s 


4X 


2.90 


Naboria 


27 


Sabelles 


29 


8/2 


26 




IX 


4 


2.55 


Naburiger 


24 


Sabellorum 


25 


8 


23 




1,^'. 


3:V 


2.25 


Nacarada 


21 


Sabelpels ■ 


22 


"^'A 


20 




l>s 


3^3 


1.95 


Nacareos ■ 


18 


Sabenca 


19 


6X2 


18 




1,V. 


3X 


1.70 


Nacelle . 


16 


Saberetes . . 


17 


6 


15 




1 


3 


1.44 


Nachbar 


14 


Sabicu 


15 


534 


13 




-/s 


2X 


1.21 


Nachbefehl . 


12 


Sabinar 


13 


r^X 


11 




1 :i 

1 li 


•^>^ 


1.00 


Nachdem 


10 


Sablablat ■ 


11/2 


5 


9 


■'4 


'-i.V 


.81 


Nachdruck 


9 


Sablasses . 


10 


4X 


T.3 


^tt^ 


?s 


o 


.04 


Nachfolgen 


8 


Sableront . 


9 


4X 


5.8 


-^^' 

^V^. 


I'c; 


1-V 

1^2 


.49 
.36 


Nachgaffen 
Nachgeben 


7 
6 


Sableux 
Saboga 


8 
7 


3X 
3 


4.4 
3.2 


^- 


I'li 


IX 


.25 


Nachgeholt • 


5 


Saboleta . • 


6 


2X 


2.3 


See Fig. 3, page 58 
6 Strands 


/s 


I's 


.20 


Nachgluth 


4 


Sabord . ■ 


5 


2X 


1.8 


12 Wires 


1 "■' 


1 


.16 


Nachguss • 


3>2 


Saborgadas 


4.'i 


2 


1.4 


to the Strand 




5 stran 

H 


is, 7 wire 
.123 


s each 
Nachjagen 














•1 
;! 2 


3 


Saborgo 




IX 


1.1 




X 


/4- 


.090 


Nachklang 


2;/2 


Sabotable . 




1/2 


0.81 




TfV 


H 


.063 


Nachkost 


2\ 


Sabouleux 




IX 


0.56 




3 

1 fi 


\,^ 


.040 


Nachlaufen 


2 


Sabres • 




I's 


0.36 



The first cost of galvanized 7'Ope is less than hemp rope of equal strength, will last ten times as 
long, does not stretch or shrink with changes of weather, and is less bulky and weighs less than hemp 
rope of equal strength. It is not advisable to use galvanized rope to run over drums and sheaves. 



64 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



GALVANIZED IRON AND 

CAST-STEEL RUNNING 

ROPE 




Six Strands and a Hemp Core, Each Strand Consisting of 
Twelve Wires 



Hemp Center 



Price per Foot 
in Cents 


•B ii 1* 
X o-r, 


o 

D (1) 

S.s 

5 


■X 

a3 
o 


Approximate 

Breaking- Strain 

in Tons of 2,000 

Pounds 


Iron 


Cast- 
Steel 


Iron 


Cast- 
Steel 


22 


30 


U\: 


3j4 


1.14 


12.0 


24.0 


20 


27 


I 


3 


0.97 


10.7 


21.5 


17 


23 


^ 


3;V 


0.81 


8.21 


16.4 


14 U 


19 


1 .-! 
1 l> 


2j^ 


0.67 


7.20 


14.4 


11 -2 


15 


"-1 


2,V 


0.54 


6.13 


12.3 


9 


12 


H 


2 


0.43 


4.29 


8.58 


8 


10 


1 li 


1-V 


0.33 


3.47 


6.94 


7 


9 


>2' 


i;^ 


0.24 


2.78 


5.56 


6>^ 


8;^ 


1 li 


i¥ 


0.17 


2.15 


4.30 


6 


7^ 


H 


i>^ 


0.14 


1.75 


8.50 


5>2 


7 


1 if 


1 


0.11 


1.14 


2 . 28 



GaU^anized flexible running rope is similar in 
construction to galvanized hawsers. It is com- 
posed of six strands built around a hemp core, 
each strand being made of twelve wires and a 
hemp center. It is quite as flexible as manila 
running rope, much stronger and more durable. 
This running rope finds much favor aboard ship, 
and is coming more and more into use. It is made 
of either iron or steel as desired. 



GALVANIZED STEEL 
CABLES 




For Suspension Bridges 



Six Strands of Seven Wires Each 



Wire Center 



3j -M ■^■ 

-.Hoc 


•- J-. 

D 1) 

11 

C.5 


Approximate 
Circumfer- 
ence 
in Inches 


-X. j_, 

-wG 

^ a 


•Approximate 

Breaking 

Strain in Tons 

of 2,000 

Pounds 




3,V 
2^^ 

24 s 
2X 

2ys 
2 

i.V 

IH 
^% 

l/s 

1'4 


^% 
^% 

7/8 

6V 

5% 
h% 
5 

4„'4 
4 


12.7 
11.6 
10.5 
9.50 
8.52 
7.60 
6.78 
5.90 
5.10 
4.34 
3.70 
3.10 
2.57 


310 

283 

256 

232 

208 

185 

164 

144 

124 

106 

90 

75 

62 



Suspension bridges are becoming more popu 
lar, and deserved!}- so. They look neater and 
can be built quicker and cheaper than any othei 
style of construction. As to strength, where thi 
safety of the whole bridge often depends on tht 
strength of a single piece of steel or iron, the\ 
are superior, because the cables are made of .1 
large number of wires formed into a whole, s< 
that it is impossible to get a weak spot in a cable 



65 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COxMPANY 



GALVANIZED STEEL HAWSERS 



Six Strands and a Hemp Center, each Strand 




consisting of Twelve Wires and a Hemp Core 











Approx- 


Circumfer- 


Approx- 




Price 


Weight 


Break- 


ence m 


imate 


ference 

in 
Inches 


per 


per 




Inches of 


Diam- 
eter in 


Foot 
in 


Foot 
in 


mg 
Strain in 


Xew Manila 
Hawser 


Inches 


Cents 


Pounds 


3,000 
Pounds 


of Equal 










Strength 


IH 


5/2 


56 


3.25 


61 


13K 


m 


5% 


53 


2.9.-) 


■ >i 


13 


IH 


5 


48 


2.70 


53 


Vl% 


l/z 


m 


44 


2.42 


45 


12 


W« 


4>^ 


41 


2.18 


42 


11 '2 


1^ 


4X 


37 


1.94 


39 


11 


V^ 


4 


34 


1.72 


32 


10 


lA 


3^4 


30 


1.51 


29 


9X 


lys 


'iyi 


27 


1.32 


27 


8M 


ItV 


3 '4 


25 


1.14 


24 


8>2 


1 


3 


21 


0.97 


21.5 


8 


H 


2^ 


19 


0.81 


16.4 


6'i 


11 


3/2 


16 


0.67 


14.4 


6 



These hawsers are much stronger than 
manila hawsers of equal size, weigh less, are 
not nearly so bulky nor hard to handle. They 
are fully as pliable, resist wear much better, and 
are safer and more reliable. They are used 
extensively for towing on both the great lakes 
and the oceans. As a rule, automatic winches 
are used in connection with them, maintaining a 
nearly uniform tension, giving and taking in a 
seaway, with the pitching and i"olling of the 
barge or towing steamer. These hawsers are 
constructed with a hemp core, around which are 
twisted six strands, each of which is composed 
of twelve wires wound around a hemp center. 

They are made of the best grade of cast 
steel, treated by our double galvanizing process, 
and are satisfactorv and durable. 



GALVANIZED STEEL HAWSERS 



Six Strands and a Hemp Center, each Strand 




consisting of Thirty-seven Wires and a Hemp Core 



Approx- 




Price 


Weight 


Approximate 


imate 


Circum- 


per 


Breaking Strain in 


Diam- 


ference 


Foot in 


Foot 

in 

Pounds 


Tons of 2,000 Pounds 


eter 
in 


in 
Inches 


Cents 
for Cast 








Inches 




Steel 


Cast-steel 


Special 


3 


6 '4 


120 


6.25 


128 


166 


\H 


5'-. 


98 


4.85 


101 


131 


\-^ 


5 


84 


4.00 


84 


109 


1/ 


43^ 


77 


3.60 


76 


99 


1/8 


4/ 


65 


3.90 


63 


81 


^% 


4 


60 


2.55 


55 


72 


\y^ 


3/ 


48 


1.95 


43 


55 


1 


3 


37 


1.44 


31 


40 



These hawsers combine great strength with 
pliability. The demand for towing a number of 
heavily loaded barges, practically in all kinds of 
weather, has called for a wire hawser stronger 
than any manila hawser made. The two grades 
presented in the opposite table — Cast-steel and 
Special — are well fitted for the most exacting 
conditions. These are particular kinds of high 
grade steel, which have been developed by this 
company, and may be relied on to give satis- 
faction. 



We make to order special ropes for special purposes with any combination of wires or styles of twist or lay. 
Tell us what you want to use the rope for and we will suggest the proper rope for the purpose. 



66 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



"HERCULES" SWITCH ROPES 6x19 




Single Fittings 

WRECKING ROPES. BALLAST UNLOADER 
ROPES 

Hook and Thimble in One End, Thimble and Link 
in Other End 




Double Fittings 

WRECKING ROPES. BALLAST 
UNLOADER ROPES 

Hook, Link and Thimble in One End, Thimble and 
Two Links in Other End 



Ureaking Strain 
















in Tons of 


118 


9(i 


re 


(50 


50 


35 


29 


•),l)(ll) Pounds 


















Diameter in Inches 


Len-th in Feet 




l'/2 


1-3 


IK 


I'/s 


1 


':, 


h 


20 


39.05 


31.25 


24.30 


21.00 


16.80 


14.55 


10.00 


35 


44.50 


35.75 


27.88 


23.88 


19.25 


16.50 


11.50 


30 


49.95 


40.25 


31.45 


26.75 


21.70 


18.45 


13.00 


Hn 


55.40 


44.75 


35.03 


29.63 


24.15 


20.40 


14.50 


■lO 


60.85 


49.25 


38.60 


32.50 


26.60 


22.35 


16.00 


45 


66.30 


53.75 


42.18 


35.38 


29.05 


24.30 


17.50 


50 


71.75 


58.25 


45.75 


.38.25 


31.50 


26.25 


19.00 



Breaking Strain 
















in Tons of 


113 


90 


76 


60 


50 


36 


29 


2,(1(10 Pounds 


















Diameter in Inches 


Length in Feet 




l'/2 


\h 


IK 


i;-s 


1 


."'s 


"'+ 


•zo 


43.05 


34.75 


27.30 


23.50 


18.80 


16.30 


11.50 


25 


48.50 


39.25 


30.88 


26.38 


21.25 


18.25 


13.00 


30 


53.95 


43.75 


34.45 


29.25 


23.70 


20.20 


14.50 


35 


59.40 


48.25 


38.03 


32.13 


26.15 


22.15 


16.00 


40 


64.85 


.52.75 


41.60 


35.00 


28.60 


24.10 


17.50 


45 


70.30 


57.25 


45.18 


37.88 


31.05 


26.05 


19.00 


50 


75.75 


61.75 


48.75 


40.75 


33.50 


28.00 


20.50 



We make our own -Switch Rope Fittings 

SPECIAL STEEL" SWITCH ROPES 6x19 

(Trade mark registered) 

Hook and Thimble in One End, Thimble and Link in Other End 




Breaking Strain in 


84 




58 


49 


S9 


30 


22 


Tons of 2,000 Pounds 






















Diameter in Inches 




















1« 


1-3 


IK 


I'-s 


1 


% 


3' 


20 


33.25 


26.65 


21.00 


18.50 


14.20 


12.35 


8.40 


25 


37.25 


30.00 


23.75 


20.75 


16.00 


13.75 


9.50 


30 


41.25 


33.35 


26.50 


23.00 


17.80 


15.15 


10.60 


35 


45.25 


36.70 


29.25 


25.25 


19.60 


16.55 


11.70 


40 


49.25 


40.05 


32.00 


27..50 


21.40 


17.95 


12.80 


45 


53.25 


43.40 


34.75 


29.75 


23.20 


19.35 


13.90 


50 


57.25 


46.75 


37.50 


32.00 


25.00 


20.75 


15.00 


Hook, Link and 


ThimbI 


e in On 
Oth 


e End, Thimble and T 
er End 


wo Lin 


cs in 


20 


37.25 


30.15 


24.00 


21.00 


16.20 


14.10 


9.90 


25 


41.25 


33.50 


26.75 


23.25 


18.00 


15.50 


11.00 


30 


45.25 


36.85 


29.50 


25.50 


19.80 


16.90 


12.10 


35 


49.25 


40.20 


.32.25 


27.75 


21.60 


18.30 


13.20 


40 


53.25 


43.55 


35.00 


30.00 


23.40 


19.70 


14.30 


45 


57.25 


46.90 


37.75 


32.25 


25.20 


21.10 


15.40 


.50 


61.25 


50.25 


40.50 


34.50 


27.00 


22.50 


16.50 



Single Fittings 



We make Ropes of any desired combination of Hooks, Links and Sockets 



6; 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



PLOUGH STEEL SWITCH CRUCIBLE STEEL SWITCH 
ROPES 6x19 ROPES 6x19 




Single Fittings 

Hook and Thimble in One End, Thimble and 
Link in Other End 



Breaking 

Strain in Tons 
of 2,000 Pounds 


96 


S2 


g; 


55 


44 


34 


25 




Diameter in Indies 


Length in 
Feet 




H/= 


\':< 


1'4 


I's 


1 




- 


20 


35.85 


28.65 


22.60 


19.90 


15.60 


13.55 


9.20 


25 


40.50 


.32.50 


25.75 


22.50 


17.75 


15.25 


10.50 


30 


45.15 


36.35 


28.90 


25.10 


19.90 


16.95 


11.80 


33 


49.80 


40.20 


32.05 


27.70 


22.05 


18.65 


13.10 


40 


54.45 


44.05 


35.20 


30.30 


24.20 


20.35 


14.40 


45 


59.10 


47.90 


38.35 


32.90 


26.35 


22.05 


15.70 


50 


63.75 


51.75 


41.50 


35.50 


28.50 


23.75 


17.00 


Hook, Link 


and Thimble in One End, Thimble 


an 


d Two Links in Other End 


20 


39.85 


32.15 


25.60 


22.40 


17.60 


15.30 


10.70 


25 


44.50 


36.00 


28.75 


25.00 


19.75 


17.00 


12.00 


30 


49.15 


39.85 


31.90 


27.60 


21.90 


18.70 


13.30 


35 


53.80 


43.70 


35.05 


30.20 


24.05 


20.40 


14.60 


40 


58.45 


47.55 


38.20 


32.80 


26.20 


22.10 


15.90 


45 


63.10 


51.40 


41.35 


35.40 


28.35 


23.80 


17.20 


50 


67.75 


55.25 


44.50 


38.00 


30.50 


25.50 


18.50 




Single Fittings 

Hook and Thimble in One End, Thimble and 
Link in Other End 



Breaking 

Strain in Tons 
of 2,000 Pounds 


72 


ti2 


50 


42 


34 


20 


19,',, 




Diameter in Inches 


Length in 
Feet 




i'A 


I's 


'H' 


I's 


1 


H 


'i' 


20 


30.45 


24.45 


19.20 


17.10 


13.00 


11.35 


7.60 


25 


33.75 


27.25 


21.50 


19.00 


14.50 


12.50 


8.50 


30 


37.05 


30.05 


23.80 


20.90 


16.00 


13.65 


9.40 


35 


40.35 


32.85 


26.10 


22.80 


17.50 


14.80 


10.30 


40 


43.65 


35.65 


28.40 


24.70 


19.00 


15.95 


11.20 


45 


46.95 


38.45 


.30.70 


26.60 


20.50 


17.10 


12.10 


50 


50.25 


41.25 


33.00 


28.50 


22.00 


18.25 


13.00 


Hook, Link and Thimble in One End, Thimble 


and Two Links in Other End 


20 


34.45 


27.95 


22.20 


19.60 


15.00 


13.10 


9.10 


25 


37.75 


30.75 


24.50 


21.50 


16..S0 


14.25 


10.00 


30 


41.05 


33.55 


26.80 


23.40 


18.00 


15.40 


10.90 


35 


44.35 


36.35 


29.10 


25.30 


19.50 


16.55 


11.80 


40 


47.65 


39.15 


31.40 


27.20 


21.00 


17.70 


12.70 


45 


50.95 


41.95 


33.70 


29.10 


22.50 


18.85 


13.60 


50 


54.25 


44.75 


36.00 


31.00 


24.00 


20.00 


14.50 



\Ve make ali our Switch Rope Fittings 



Fittings spliced in single: 1% inch, $32.00; 2 inch, 
$36.00. Double, 1% inch, $38.00; 2 inch, $43.00. 
We make Ropes of any desired combination of Hooks, Links and Sockets 



68 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



PATENT WIRE ROPE HOOKS, RINGS AND COUPLINGS 

These fittings are made of malleable iron, and can be bent cold. The cheapest and simplest fastenings 

for galvanized strand and iron wire ropes 






Hooks indicated by Figs. A, B and C are for .V.-inch and smaller. Fig. D for \s-inch and larger. Ring, Fig. E, and Coupling. Fi 

F, are in all sizes from 's to ;^s-inch inclusive 

HOOKS, RINGS AND COUPLINGS 



No 

No. 1 

No. 2 

Xo. :5 

No. 4 



Size of 
Rope 



Price, Each 



$0.05 
.07 
.08 
.15 
.20 



No. 5 
No. 6 

No. 7 
No. 8 



Size of 
Rope 



Price, Each 



$0.25 
.28 
.38 
.66 



69 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



WIRE ROPE FASTENINGS 



Made of the Best Forged Steel 




CLOSED SOCKETS (1) 



OPEN SOCKETS (2) 



Diameter of 


Circumference 


Iron or Steel Rope | 


Rope in 
Inches 


of Rope in 
Inches 






Loose 


Fastened 


2X 


7'/s 






3 


6X 






U4 


5>4 






1^ 


■) 






1>^ 


4i4r 


$6.80 


$11.80 


l/s 


4X 


6.00 


10.25 


IX 


4 


4.50 


8.00 


1/8 


8^ 


3.30 


6.15 


1 


3 


2.40 


4.65 


H 


334: 


1.85 


3.85 


H 


3^^ 


1.65 


3.15 


H 


3 


1.35 


2.65 


9 
T6 


1^ 


1.10 


2.35 


'A 


P4 


1.10 


2.25 


7 


1,¥ 


.85 


2.00 


/8 


1 > s 


.85 


1.85 


B 


1 


.70 


1.60 


X 


-I / 


.70 


1.60 



Diameter of 
Rope in 


Circumference 
of Rope in 


Iron or Steel Rope 






Inches 


Inches 


Loose 


Fastened 


2X 


IVz 






3 


6X 






1,^4 


0% 






1^ 


.) 






1/3 


4^4 






\H 


4,'4' 






■IX 


4 


$6.10 


$9.60 


lyi 


3>< 


4.50 


7.35 


1 


3 


3.15 


5.40 


^ 


2X 


2.50 


4.50 


H 


3X 


2.10 


3.60 


H 


2 


1.65 


2.95 


T% 


IX 


1.35 


2.60 


yi 


1>^ 


1.35 


2.50 


TIT 


IX 


1.00 


2.15 


/s 


1>^ 


1.00 


2.00 


Ti; 


1 


.85 


1.75 


X 


X 


.85 


1.75 



70 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



WIRE ROPE FASTENINGS — Cow/mw^-^ 



Made of the Best Forged Steel 



HERCULES SWIVEL HOOK AND SOCKET (3) 
With Double Swivel 



HOOK AND THIMBLE (6) 



Diameter of 
Rope in 
Inches 


Circum. of 
Rope in 
Inches 


For Iron and Cast-Steel Rope 


Loose 


Fastened 


1 

h 

H 

H 
1 fi 

tV 


8 \4 

2>4 
2 

^% 


$18.00 
11.40 
9.50 
8.00 
7.20 
6.60 
6.00 
5.35 
4.70 


$20.85 
13.65 
11.50 
9.50 
8.50 
7.85 
7.15 
6.45 
5.70 



SWIVEL HOOK AND SOCKET (4) 



Diam. 


Circum. 


For Steel Rope 


For Iron Rope | 


of Rope 
in Inches 


of Rope 
in Inches 










Loose 


Fasten'd 


Loose 


Fasten'd 


\'A 


43, 










IH 


-t'+ 










^'4 


4 


$17.00 


$20.50 


$13.50 


$17.00 


1>8 


3>< 


12.00 


14.85 


9.00 


11.85 


1 


3 


8.35 


10.60 


5.70 


7.95 


H 


^^4 


7.00 


9.00 


4.75 


6.75 


H 


V'i 


5.25 


6.75 


4.00 


5.50 


H 


2 


4.60 


5.90 


3.60 


4.90 




1^ 


3.75 


5.00 


3.00 


4.25 


14 


1 M 


3.55 


4.70 


3.00 


4.15 


iV 


\'\ 


2.85 


4.00 


2.55 


3.70 


H 


I's 


2.70 


3.70 


2.35 


3.35 


-h 


1 


2.30 


3.20 


2.00 


2.90 


% 


"4 


2.30 


3.20 


2.00 


2.90 



HOOK AND SOCKET (5) 



Diam. 


Circwm. 


For Steel Rope 


For Iron Rope 


of Rope 
in Inches 


of Rope 
in Inches 








Loose 


Fasten'd 


Loose 


Fasten'd 


IK 


4 -'4 










1^'^ 


4X 










^% 


4 


$10.00 


$13.50 


$8.00 


$11.50 


I's 


S'A 


8.25 


11.10 


6.25 


9.10 


1 


3 


6.50 


8.75 


4.60 


6.85 


"/s 


2H 


5.25 


7.25 


3.70 


5.70 


-'4 


2-4 


3.85 


5.35 


3.00 


4.50 


'A 





2.90 


4.20 


2.30 


3.60 




1^4 


2.45 


3.70 


2.00 


325 


l/^ 


1^2 


2.10 


3.25 


1.95 


3.10 




1'4 


1.70 


2.85 


1.55 


2.70 


H 


I's 


1.65 


2.65 


1.50 


250 


_/>„ 


1 


1.45 


2.35 


1.25 


2.15 


'4 


:'4 


1.45 


2.35 


1.25 


2.15 



Diameter 


For Steel Rope 


For Iron Rope | 


of Rope 
in Inches 








Loose 


Fastened 


Loose 


Fastened 


II2 


$7.00 


$13.50 


$5.00 


$11.00 


13/s 


5.40 


11.15 


3.40 


8.65 


1"4 


4.60 


9.20 


2.65 


6.90 


I's 


4.40 


8.15 


2.40 


5.90 


1 


3.75 


6.70 


1.90 


4.65 


Vs 


2.90 


5.35 


I.-IO 


3.70 


"V 


1.85 


3.75 


1.10 


2.85 


H 


1.40 


2.85 


.85 


2.20 


fii 


1.10 


2.40 


.75 


1.95 




.80 


2.05 


.65 


1.80 




.75 


1.95 


.60 


1.70 


H 


.70 


1.85 


.55 


1.60 




.65 


1.75 


.50 


1.50 


Vi 


.65 


1.75 


.50 


1.50 



THIMBLE SPLICED ON ROPE (7) 



Diam. 


For 


For 


Diam. 


For 


For 


of Rope 


Steel 


Iron 


of Rope 


Steel 


Iron 


in Inches 


Rope 


Rope 


in Inches 


Rope 


Rope 


1'2 


$6.50 


$6.00 


% 


$1.55 


$1.45 


13/s 


5.75 


5.25 


Jt- 


1.30 


1.20 


1'^ 


4.70 


4.35 


'4' 


1.25 


1.15 


I's 


3.90 


3.65 


t'i; 


1.20 


1.10 


1 


3.00 


2.85 


y^ 


1.15 


1.05 


'/s 


2.55 


2.40 




1.10 


1.00 


"''4 


2.00 


1.85 


% 


1.10 


1.00 



THE "CROSBY" WIRE ROPE CLIP (8) 



Diameter of Rope 



1 

lys 
1'4' 

1/2 
1^4 



inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 
inch 



Price 
Each 



$0.25 

.25 

.25 

.30 

.35 

.40 

.45 

.50 

.50 

.50 

..S5 

.60 

3.50 

4.00 

5.00 

6.00 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



WIRE ROPE FASTENINGS — Continued 




SISTER HOOK AND THIMBLE (1» 



Diameter 
of Rope 
in Inches 


For Ste 


el Rope 


For Ire 


n Rope 


Loose 


I'astenei.l 


Loose 


Fa.stened 


IX 


$7.00 


$13.50 


$5.00 


$11.00 


1^8 


5.40 


11.15 


3.40 


8.65 


lU 


4.60 


9.20 


2.65 


6.90 


\'A 


4.40 


8.15 


2.40 


5.90 


1 


3.75 


6.70 


1.90 


4.65 


/s 


2.90 


5.35 


1.40 


3.70 


•'4 


1.85 


3.75 


1.10 


2.85 


■:^ 


1.40 


2.85 


.85 


2.20 


I'r. 


1.10 


2.40 


.75 


1.95 


1,^ 


.80 


2.05 


.65 


1.80 


1 1; 


.75 


1.95 


.60 


1.70 


-'-'S 


.70 


1.85 


.55 


1.60 


1 1; 


.65 


1.75 


.50 


1.50 


V 


.65 


1.75 


.50 


1.50 



EXTRA HEAVY OVAL WIRE ROPE 

THIMBLES (2) 

Galvanized 



Diameter of Rope 


Price 
l<:ach 


Diameter of Rope 


Price 
Eacli 


Xinch . . . 

{',.; inch 

Vs inch 

,",. inch 

)| inch . 

,•',.- inch 

>4 inch 


$0.08 

.08 
.09 
.10 

.11 

.12 
.13 


34 inch 
^s inch 
1 inch 
l>^inch 
1 X inch 
l^sinch 
1}4 inch 




$0.15 
.16 
.20 
.28 
.33 
.42 
.50 



IRON GUY SHACKLES (3) 



Diameter 


Price 
Each 


Diameter 


Price 
Each 


34; inch 
^ inch . . 
1 inch . 


$0.60 

.70 

1.00 


1 's inch . . . 
IX inch . . . 


$1.30 
1.90 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



THE "ATLAS" WIRE ROPE CLIP 
(4) 



Diameter of Rope 


Price 
Each 


Diameter of Rope 


Price 
Each 


X inch . . . 


$0.25 


^ inch . . . 


$0.45 


j% inch . . 


.25 


1 inch . 


.50 


3/s inch . . . 


.25 


l'-^ inch . . . 


.60 


'2' inch . . 


.30 


!}:( inch . . . 


.65 


'-i inch . . 


.35 


1>^ inch . . . 


.75 


34 inch . . . 


.40 







CAST WIRE ROPE CLAMPS 

(5) 
Leschen's Extra Heavy 



Diameter of Rope 


Price 

Each 


Diameter of Rope 


Price 
Each 


^s inch . . . 

yi inch . . 

>S inch . . . 

^4 inch . . . 

% inch . . . 
1 inch . . . 
I's inch . . . 


$0.45 
.60 
.90 
1.05 
1.30 
1.75 
1.90 


1^4 inch . . . 
1 '-2 inch . . 
1^4 inch . . . 
2 inch . . . 
2)4 inch . . . 
2K inch . . . 
23^ inch . . . 


$2.50 

3.80 

5.50 

8.50 

13.75 

15.00 

16.50 



Extra heavy clamps for bridge cables, cableways 
etc. Prices furnished on request. 



KEYSTONE" SAFETY SHACKLE HOOK 
(6) Quick Acting (7) Close Fitting 



Size 


For Wire Rope 


Price 


1 inch . . 


is inch to 3/ inch 


$3.00 


l^s inch . . 


^ inch to 1 's inch 


5.00 


1-;^ inch . . 


l/^s inch to 1-is inch 


7.50 



Absolutely safe. Saves life. Saves property. 
Cannot become detached or pulled out. Suitable 
for use with wire rope, chains or tackle blocks. 



WROUGHT-IRON TURNBUCKLES 

(8) 
With Hook and Eye. Painted Black 



Diameter of 
Thread, Inches 


Length of Thread 
Inches 


Price 


3 


332 


$0.80 


H 


334: 


.85 


5 

T6 


4 


.90 


H 


434- 


1.10 


t'h 


W^ 


1.25 


% 


6 


1.55 


n 


';'2 


2.00 


Ya 


9>4 


2.75 


'A 


11 


3.50 


1 


12>/ 


4.25 


1.^ 


13>^ 


5.25 


IX 


\^% 


6.25 


\y% 


15/2 


7.50 


^% 


16 


9.00 



CHAIN 

(9) 

Self-colored or Black 



Size of 

Iron 
Inches 


Links 
per 
Foot 


Average 
Weight 

per 
100 Feet 
Pounds 


Average 
Breaking 

Strain 
of B. B. M. 

Pounds 


Refined 
Iron 
Price 
Per 

Pound 


Norway 

Iron " 

Price 

Per 

Pound 


3 

1 6 


15 


45 


1,731 






X 


13 


75 


3,069 






A 


12 


120 


4,794 






H 


11 


150 


6,922 






TB 


9 


200 


9,408 






X 


8 


225 


12,320 






9 
1 (i 


7 


320 


15,590 






■/s 


6 


400 


19,219 






H 


5K 


590 


27,687 






H 


5 


790 


37,632 






1 


5 


1,000 


49,280 






).}i 


3 '4 


1,220 


59,226 






IX 


3 


1,500 


73.114 







SPECIAL SOCKETS FOR BRIDGE CABLES 

AND CABLEWAY ROPES 

(10) Closed Socket (11) Open Socket 

Prices furnished promptly upon request. 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 




WEBB PATTERN (1) 



Diam- 
eter in 
Inches 


Thick- 
ness in 
Inches 


Hole for 
Pin in 
Inches 


I'lain 
Bore 


Self-Lubrica- 
ting Phosphor 

Bronze 

Bushed 


Diam- 
eter in 
Inches 


Thick- 
ness in 
Inches 


Hole for 

Pin in 
Inches 


Plain 
Bore 


Self-Lubrica- 
ting: Phosphor 

Bronze 

Bushed 


6 

8 
10 
12 




■'4 


$1.00 

1.2s 

1.60 
2.00 


$2.50 
3.00 
3.50 
4.00 


14 
16 

IS 






$2.50 
3.00 
4.00 


$4.50 
5.00 
6.00 



HEAVY PATTERN (2) 



Diameter Bottom 
of Groove 


Kxt. Outside 
Diameter 


Thickness in 
Inches 


Hole for Pin in 
Inches 


Plain Bore 


.Self-LubricatinK 

Phosphor Bronze 

Bushed 


12 


l.)>^ 




1 


$3.00 


$4.50 


14 


17>^ 




1 


4.00 


5.50 


16 


lil,!4 




1 


5.00 


6.50 



74 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



HEAVY HOISTING SHEAVES 

(3) 
Turned Grooves Bored to Fit Shaft 



Diameter 


Price 
Each 


lyi feet 


$12.00 
15.00 
20.00 
26.00 
30.00 
34.00 
42.00 
50.00 


3 feet 


2'^ feet .... . ... 


6 ' feet .... ... 


'iYz feet .... ... 


4 feet 


4;^ feet 


5 feet 


(3 feet 


7 feet 


8 feet 





Shafting and boxes furnished at moderate prices 

We are prepared on short notice to make to 
order the patterns and castings for any special 
sizes or styles not enumerated in the above list. 



RUBBER SHEAVE FILLING 

On ordering sheave filling, send exact dia- 
gram of size for filling wanted, or else send a 
small sectional end of the filling. 
Illustration, Fig. 6 



TRANSMISSION SHEAVES 

(4) 

For Transmission of Power by Wire Rope 

Wheels Bored to Fit Shaft, Set-screwed or Key- 
seated. Balanced and Painted, Grooves 
Lined with Hard Rubber 



Diameter in 
Feet 


Price 


Diameter in 
Feet 


Price 


2 

2'A 
3 

4 
4,1^ 


$12.00 
15.00 
20.00 
26.00 
30.00 
34.00 
42.00 


5 


s 

9 

10 

12 


$50.00 



9, 10 and 12 feet are made in halves. 

These wheels are well balanced, as the 
centrifugal force is great. They should be fitted 
true on the shaft, and the shaft set at right 
angles to the line of transmission. If the wheels 
wabble and run out of line it will cause the rope 
to vibrate and jerk. 



SELF-LUBRICATING PHOSPHOR BRONZE BUSHING 

FOR WIRE ROPE SHEAVES 

The bronze and graphite surfaces wear evenly, no refilling of graphite being 
necessary. 

The bronze surface and shaft become filled with minute particles of graphite and 
thus become sinooth at the surfaces, and the continuous revolving against the graphite 
maintains this smoothness, to which is added the high polish which graphite imparts. 

These bushings can be run at the highest rate of speed without the usf of a]iy oil, 
graphite being a dry lubricant. 

These bushings have been in use for over fifteen years, doing the most severe 
work, and cannot be equalled by any bushing that has been offered to the public, and 
the constant, "increasing demand for these bushings speaks better than words. 

They will soon save their cost in oil and trouble, and when worn can be taken out 
and a new one put in its place, thus saving' the cost of a nezv sheave. 

We carry in stock phosphor bronze bushings for i-inch and ij^^-inch pins, but can 
furnish other sizes at short notice. 

Send us a trial order. You will be pleased with our bushings and use no other 
after a careful trial. 

In illustration. Fig. 5, the light shading shows the bronze casting; the dark spots 
show the graphite composition. 

Prices on application. 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



PATENT STEEL BLOCKS FOR WIRE ROPE 




PATENT STEEL WIRE ROPE BLOCKS 

With Self-Lubricating Graphite Bronze Bushing 

and Roller Guards to protect the Rope. 

Stiff Swivel. With or without Beckets 

(1) 

Cheaper, stronger and lighter than any 
other blocks for same size of wire rope. 

These blocks all have roller guards to keep 
rope in place. 

We make to order triple blocks of any size. 




Diameter 
of Sheave 


Diameter 
of Rope 


Sing'le 


Double 


Diameter 
of Sheave 


Diameter 
of Rope 


.Single 


Double 


Price 


Trade 

No. 


Price 


Trade 
No. 


Price 


Trade 

No. 


Price 


Trade 

No. 


10 inches 
12 " 
14 '• 


fi inch 


$11.00 
12.50 
15.00 


78 

81 


$18.00 
20.00 
23.00 


To 
79 

83 


16 inches 
18 " 
20 ' ' 


X inch 
1 " 


$18.00 
23.00 
28.00 


85 
89 

m 


$27.00 
32.00 
38.00 


87 
91 
05 



76 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



LOCK SNATCH BLOCKS FOR WIRE ROPE (2) 
With Self-Lubricating Graphite Bronze Bushings 



Diameter of 
Sheave 


Diameter of 
Rope 


Self-Lubricating Phos. 
Bronze Bushed 


Price 


Trade Xo. 


10 inches 


]/2 inch 


$18.00 


213 


12 " 


n " 


21.00 


215 


14 " 


K " 


24.00 


217 


16 •• 


^ " 


30.00 


219 


18 •' 


1 


40.00 


221 


20 " 


i;s '■ 


52.00 


223 



The rope is perfectly protected by the 
STEEL SHELL, which is thoroitghly japanned, 
making a handsome as well as a strong and 
durable block. 

Note that the strap goes entirely around 
THE SHELL, giving the block the maximum of 
strength. 

The increasing use of wire rope is causing 
quite a demand for the above blocks, as they are 
unequaled. 



EXTRA HEAVY WROUGHT STEEL WIRE ROPE BLOCKS (3) 

Single and Double Blocks have Hooks, Triple has Shackle 

The hooks are interchangeable one with 
another, and between single and double blocks. 
They can be quickly and easily removed from 
the blocks by simply drawing out a spring cot- 
ter. Another feature not to be lost sight of is 
that the hooks which are strong and tough are 
swivel hooks and sxuiJig on a heavy steel pin, a 
decided advantage over rigid fastenings. 

All pins are made of steel. The sides are 
also made of mild steel, and cover the entire 
sheave, protecting it from chipping or breaking. 
In fact, the entire block is made of steel, except 
the cast iron sheaves and bushings. 

We have not tried to see how cheap we could 
make a block, but how good. We have made 
wire rope blocks a study, and now olfer the best 
block on the market. We challenge comparison. 
Try a sample pair. They will speak for them- 
selves. 



Size of Sheave 


Self-Lubricating Phosphor 
Bronze Bushed 


Diam. at 

Bottom of 

Groove 


Outside 
Diameter 


Single 


Double 


Triple 


12 
14 
16 


1.-) 
17 
19 


$20.00 
22.00 
32.00 


$27.00 
29.00 
39.00 


$37.00 
39.00 
49.00 



We make this block also with quadruple 
sheaves and shackle when required. 

We call special attention to the hooks and 
shackles in this block. They are drop forged of 
a special make of mild steel, much superior to 
cast steel or Norway iron. They are absolutely 
the best on the market to-dav. 



MALLEABLE IRON BLOCKS FOR WIRE ROPE (4) 



Length 
of Shell 


Diam. 

of 
Sheave 


Diam. 
of Rope 




Price 


Trade 

No. 








Single 


$9.50 


55 


14 in. 


10 in. 


'A in. 


Double 


17.50 


57 








Triple 


25.50 


59 








Single 


12.50 


61 


1(5 in. 


12 in. 


y^ in. 


Double 


23.00 


63 








Triple 


31.00 


65 



These blocks are all fitted with our Self- 
Lubricating Phosphor Bronze Bushings, and 
while very strong, are made with special refer- 
ence to lightness, for ease in handling. 



77 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



BLOCKS FOR MANILA ROPE 




On pages 79 and 80 will be found tables and general information relative to the 

blocks illustrated above 



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A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



WOODEN BLOCKS— HEAVY 

(1) 

Heavy Inside Iron Strapped Blocks. Thick Mortise 

(Harcourt's Patent) 

Loose Hooks. Iron Sheaves 

See illustration pag-e 78, Fig. 1 



Dimensions 


Iron Bushed 


Metalline Bushed 
Self-Lubricating 


Size of 
Sheave 


3?; 
go 




"hi: 
c 


1. 






o 


£; 


4}ixiyax]4 


1 


T 


$2.25 


$4.00 


$5.50 


$4.25 


$7.50 


$10.00 


Wi^Wi^Vi 


1/8 


8 


2.75 


4.50 


6.30 


5.00 


9.00 


13.00 


S^xl^xJ^ 


1/8 


9 


3.15 


5.25 


7.25 


5.75 


10.50 


15.00 


e^xiKxK 


IK 


10 


4.00 


6.50 


8.50 


7.25 


13.50 


19.00 


r xi^xK 


IK 


11 


5.25 


8.50 


12.50 


9.25 


17.00 


25.00 


8 xl^xK 


IK 


12 


5.25 


8.50 


12.50 


9.25 


17.00 


25.00 


9 xlJ<xK 


I'/i 


13 


8.00 


13.00 


17.00 


13.00 


23.50 


33.00 


g^^xl^gx^s 


IK 


14 


8.00 


13.00 


17.00 


13.00 


23.50 


33.00 


10 xlj^x% 


IK 


15 


9.00 


15.00 


20.00 


15.00 


26.50 


37.00 


11 x254xl 


2 


16 


11.50 


18.00 


28.00 


18.00 


32.00 


48.00 



WOODEN BLOCKS— COMMON 

Inside Iron Strapped Blocks. (Harcourt's Patent) 

Loose Hooks. Iron Sheaves 



Dimensions 


Iron Bushed 


Roller Bu.shed 


Size of 
Sheave 


5 = 


|1 




ii 

O 

Q 




1* 
■7: 


Q 




IKx Kx?^ 


f^ 


3 


$0.70 


$1.30 


$1.75 


$1.10 


$2.00 


$2.90 


3 x y.-x.y& 


Ks 


3K 


.75 


1.45 


2.00 


1.15 


2.20 


3.15 


2Kx ^x^ 


/ 


4 


.85 


1.60 


2.15 


1.20 


2.25 


3.25 


3 X 3^x3/8 


K 


5 


.90 


1.75 


2.25 


1.25 


2.35 


3.50 


3^x1 xj^ 


K 


6 


1.10 


2.00 


2.90 


1.50 


2.85 


4.40 


i%x\ x^ 


% 


7 


1.30 


2.40 


3.50 


1.70 


3.35 


5.00 


43^x1 Ksxs/s 


1 


8 


1.65 


2.85 


4.25 


2.25 


4.15 


6.00 


oKxlKsx^ 


1 


9 


1.85 


3.40 


4.75 


2.50 


4.70 


7.25 


6^x1^x5/8 


1/8 


10 


2.75 


4.50 


6.25 


3.50 


6.00 


8.50 


r^xiKxK 


1/8 


11 


4.45 


7.50 


10.65 


5.30 


9.20 


13.20 


8 xl>^xK 


IK 


12 


4.45 


7.50 


10.65 


5.30 


9.20 


13.20 


9 xlj^xji 


IK 


13 


7.00 


10.50 


15.00 


8.15 


12.80 


18.45 


9J^xl->gx% 


lJ-8 


14 


7.00 


10.50 


15.00 


8.15 


12.80 


18.45 


10 xl->^x% 


IK 


15 


8.00 


13.00 


18.00 


9.25 


15.50 


21.75 


11 xl%X?/8 


1?''3 


16 


10.00 


15.00 


22.00 


11.50 


18.00 


26.50 



EXTRA HEAVY TACKLE BLOCKS 

(2) 

(Harcourt's Patent) 

Extra Heavily Strapped with Lashing Shackles 

For Railroad Wrecking Cars and Steamboat Use 

See illustration page 78, Fig. 2 



Dimensions 


Common Iron 
Bushed 


Self- Lubricating 
Bronze Bushed 


Size of 
Sheave 


l! ID 


^"5 






a 


11 
"be 
C 


3 



C 


a 


13x2J-3xl 
14x2/8XlK 
15x3^3x1 K 
16x3--^xl^ 


2K 
2K 
3 
3K 


18 
20 
22 
24 


$15.00 
21.00 
26.00 
32.00 


$29.00 
37.00 
48.00 
56.00 


$42.00 
.54.00 
70.00 
84.00 


$23.00 
32.00 
38.00 
46.00 


$44.00 
54.00 
70.00 
85.00 


$63.00 
77.00 
100.00 
125.00 



These blocks are strapped with Norway iron and 
heavy lashing shackle, and are suitable to hoist from 35 to 
75 tons, being the strongest and .safest blocks in the world 
for heavy lifts. 

AUTOMATIC LINK SNATCH BLOCKS 

(3) 

FOR MANILA .ROPE 

Wooden Sides 

We now offer to the trade the latest and only auto- 
matic link snatch block. When the hook is unlocked you 
have only to press it against the link, which instantly locks 
it and remains so whether there is a load on it or not. It 
is impossible to shake the link open, making the most 
perfect wood snatch block ever put on the market. The 
iron work in these snatch blocks is as heavy, and our 
sheaves are as large and wide in the score, as any other 
make, while the workmanship is unsurpassed. 
.See illustration page 78, Fig. 3 



Size of 
Sheave 


Diam- 
eter of 
Rope 


Size of 
Shell 


Iron 
Bushed 


Self-Lubri- 
cating Bronze 
Bushed 


3 xii^^x y. 


K 


6 


$4.00 


$5.25 


3^x1 /sx % 


Vi 


7 


4.75 


6.00 


4Kxl|'^x y^ 


1 


8 


5.75 


7.25 


5 xlj^x Yi 


IH 


9 


6.75 


8.50 


5^x1 /sx % 


IK 


10 


8.50 


11.00 


6Kx2/8X K 


IK 


12 


10.00 


13.00 


8 x2Kx /g 


IK 


14 


13.00 


16.50 


9 x354xl 


2 


16 


17.00 


22.00 


10 x3 xl 


2K 


IS 


25.00 


31.00 


11 x3KxlK 


3K 


20 


38.00 


46.00 


113^x4KxlK 


3 


22 


55.00 


68.00 


12Kx4KxlK 


3K 


24 


70.00 


86.00 



79 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



PATENT AUTOMATIC SNATCH BLOCKS 



Steel Hooks Steel Straps 

Steel Pins Steel Rivets 

Malleable Sides 

Impossible to Break the Sides 

We claim for these snatch 
blocks superiority at every 
point over anything in the 
world. 

Properly fastened they 
will never break. 



FOR MANILA ROPE 

See Fig. 4, page 78 



Length of 
Shell 
Inches 


Plain Btished 


Self-Lubricating Phosphor 
Bronze Bushed 


Price 


Trade Xo. 


Price 


Trade Xo. 


7 
8 
10 
12 
U 
16 


$4.75 
5.75 
8.50 
10.00 
13.00 
17.00 


200 
202 
204 
206 
208 
210 


$5.50 
7.00 
10.00 
11.50 
15.00 
20.00 


201 

2m 

205 
207 
209 
211 



STEEL TACKLE BLOCKS 

FOR MANILA ROPE 

See Fig 5, page 78 



Steel Hooks Steel Straps 

Steel Pins Steel Rivets 

Impossible to Break the Sides 

All these blocks are equiv- 
alent to wide mortise wooden 
blocks, giving plenty of room 
for the rope. 

Our plain, roller bushed 
and self-lubricating sheaves 
are interchangeable. 



Dimensions 




Plain 


Roll 


er 


Self-Lub. 








Bushed 


Bush 


ed 


Phos. Bronze 






V. 
















C > V 
g D O 


-S p. 

1/ 




Price 




Price 


2z 


Price 








\ 


Single . 


$0.90 


1 






$1.65 


301 


4 


2Xx \\ 


A 


Double . 


1.75 


3 






3.25 


303 






i 


Triple . 


2.50 









4.75 


305 






I 


Single . 


1.00 


1 


$1.50 


8 


1.80 


307 





Wat^ 'A 


^a] 


Double . 


1.90 


9 


2.90 


10 


3.50 


309 






1 


Triple . 


2.75 


11 


4.25 


12 


5.15 


311 






\ 


Single . 


1.25 


13 


1.75 


14 


2.10 


313 


6 


%% X 1 


'■' 


Double . 


2.25 


15 


3.25 


16 


4.00 


315 






/ 


Triple , 


3.25 


17 


4.75 


18 


5.80 


317 








Single . 


1.50 


19 


2.10 


20 


2.45 


319 


( 


4Xxl>^ 


7A- 


Double 


2.70 


21 


3.85 


22 


4.60 


321 








Triple . 


4.00 


23 


5.80 


24 


6.85 


323 








Single . 


1.85 


25 


2.55 


26 


2.90 


325 


8 


5 xlX 


1 - 


Double . 


3.20 


27 


4.60 


28 


5.30 


327 








Triple . 


4.75 


29 


6.85 


30 


7.90 


329 








Single . 


2.40 


31 


3.20 


32 


3.55 


331 


9 


^Yz X 1 A 


l>s- 


Double . 


4.00 


33 


5.60 


34 


6.30 


333 








Triple . 


5.50 


35 


7.90 


36 


9.00 


335 








Single . 


3.10 


37 


4.05 


38 


4.40 


337 


10 


6Xxl^ 


i'4\ 


Double . 


5.10 


39 


7.00 


40 


7.70 


339 








Triple . 


7.00 


41 


9.85 


42 


11.00 


341 








Single . 


5.00 


48 


6.00 


44 


6.45 


343 


12 


lYz X 1 -4 


l/s- 


Double . 


8.25 


45 


10.35 


46 


11.15 


345 








Triple . 


11.75 


47 


14:90 


48 


16.00 


347 






( 


Single . 


7.50 


49 


8.75 


50 


9.10 


349 


14 


8>^xl^^ 


114] 


Double . 


11.75 


51 


14.25 


52 


15.00 


351 








Triple . 


16.50 


53 


20.25 


54 


21.30 


353 



80 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



TABLE OF 

TRANSMISSION OF POWER 
BY WIRE ROPES 

See article, pages 46 and 47 



dj 

5| 


$1 


iJ 

BX 
■50 




^4- 0; 

5i 


z c 

B'o 
5 > 


a; 


u 




8 


80 


H 


8 


8 


120 


H 


39 


8 


100 


h 


3y. 


8 


140 


H 


45 


3 


120 


/'S 


4 


9 


80 


T%-H 


\ 47 

] 48 


4 


80 


H 


4 


9 


100 


^-n 


j 58 
\ 60 


4 


100 


■}i 


5 


9 


120 




1 69 
j 73 


4 


120 


H 


6 


9 


140 


i'^-H 


S 82 
•< 84 


4 


140 


H 


7 


10 


80 


H-H 


( 64 
i 68 


5 


80 


t't; 


9 


10 


100 


^-H 


j 80 
\ 85 


5 


100 


Tir 


10 


10 


120 


H-H 


i 96 

"( 102 


5 


120 


T« 


12 


10 


140 


>i-H 


j 112 
( 119 


5 


140 




14 


11 


80 


H 


73 


6 


80 


'A 


13 


11 


100 


'A 


91 


6 


100 




17 


11 


120 


A 


116 


6 


120 


% 


20 


11 


140 


A 


121 


6 


140 


■. 


28 


12 


80 


1 1 3/ 


\ 98 
} 99 


7 


80 


t'« 


20 


12 


100 


1 1 3 


( 116 
]124 


7 


100 


TiV 


25 


12 


120 


U-'4 


jl40 

n49 


7 


120 


il 

'1 ir 


80 


12 


120 


A 


173 


7 


140 


!1 

1 r, 


35 


14 


80 


1-1 >i 


f 141 

1 148 


8 


80 


/S 


26 


14 


100 


1—1 ys 


j 176 

M85 


8 


100 


;''S 


32 


14 


120 


1 


222 



The above table shows the proper relation 
between the rope and wheels used in transmit- 
ting power by means of wire rope, and gives ap- 
proximately the amount of power that may be 
thus transmitted. 



LIST FOR LABOR OF 

SPLICING ROPE TO MAKE 
ENDLESS 

See pages 47, 48 and 49 on Splicing 



Diameter of Rope in Inches 



List for 
Splicing 



\y2 to IX 

lA to A 
X^o A 

A to A 



$4.50 
4.00 
3.50 
3.00 
2.50 



The charge named to be in addition to the 
charge made for rope used in making the splice. 

The prices named to apply only on wire rope 
spliced at the works of the manufacturer. 

FERRY BLOCK AND TRAVELER 

See illu.strations, page 44 

Price 
Wrought-iron ferry block, with two 6-inch 

common sheaves $6.00 

Wrought-iron ferry block, with two 8-inch 

common sheaves 9.00 

Wrought-iron ferry traveler, with single 10- 
inch common sheave 4.00 

Wrought-iron ferry traveler, with single 12- 
inch common sheave 7.00 

The lightest, strongest and most durable 
blocks made; can be taken apart and parts re- 
placed with ease. Made to fit any size rope. 



To make your wire rope last long, use 

A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE GO.'S 
WIRE ROPE PRESERVER 

See article, page 7 

The best made. Prevents rust and abrasion. 
No person using wire rope can afford to do with- 
out it. It prevents abrasion of the rope in contact 
with hard substances. Wire rope will last almost 
twice as long with the preserver as without it. 
The preserver prevents wire in the rope from 
rusting. It is the best material for coating wire 
rope that can be applied to it. 

10-pound packages each 

25-pound packages each 

oO-pound packages each 

100-pound packages each 

Put up in barrels, special price. 



Price 

$1.50 
3.75 
6.75 

12.00 



81 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



Black Manila Rope 

(Trade mark registered) 

For Transmission of Power 





A specially prepared rope, made from the best long fibre, strictly pure 
selected manila hemp, laid in plumbago, beeswax and tallow. More work 

CAN BE DONE WITH IT THAN Wnil AW OTHER FIBRE ROI'E OX THE MARKET. 

Our Black Manila is a very superior rope for transmission of power. 
The first cost per pound is somewhat greater, but it is the most economical 
rope a consumer can obtain. Ordinary rope chafes and grinds to a powder in 
the center, while the exterior may look as though it were but little worn. 

In bending a rope over a sheave, the strands and the yarns of the 
strands slide a short distance upon each other, 
causing friction and wearing of the rope in- 
ternally. Open a worn rope by untwisting 
the strands and a fine powder will be found, 
showing that when the rope was bent over 
the sheave the strands in slidinQf over each other oround some of the 
fibres to powder. To prevent this difficulty we lubricate the fibres with 
plumbago mixed with tallow and other ingredients to lubricate and water- 
proof same. This also lubricates the threads of the rope and prevents 
internal chafing. 

We make Black Manila rope with four strands only. It is stronger than 
three-strand rope and wears rounder and smoother. 

An examination of a cross section of the four-strand and the three-strand 
rope will show that the section of the four-strand rope is much nearer a circle, 
and also that the area of the strands in contact with each other to bear the 
strain is much greater. 

To prevent an inferior rope being sold for our manufacture, we have 
registered the words " Black Manila" as a trade-mark by which our rope will 
be known. We have but one quality and it is the best. 



82 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



"LESGHEN'S BEST" PURE MANILA ROPE 

Made 3 and 4 strand and Hawser laid for all manila rope purposes. This brand 
is constructed entirely from long fibre, carefully selected manila hemp, absolutely 
pure, free from any mixture of sisal, istle or other fibres, and no talc nor other 
foreign substances to make weight is included. The price is but little above that of 
faulty manila and for durability and trustworthiness it is highly recommended, 

OTHER CORDAGE 

Sisal rope for all purposes for which it is adapted, lath yarn, tarred marlin and 
hemp packing of all kinds is in stock constantly. 

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT AND STRENGTH OF MANILA ROPE 

Manila, sisal, New Zealand and jute ropes weigh (about) alike. Tarred hemp cordage will weigh 
(about) one-fourth more. Manila is about 25 per cent, stronger than sisal. Working load about one- 
quarter of breaking strain. 



Circum- 
ference in 
Inches 


Diameter 

in 
Inches 


Weight of 
1,(X)0 Feet 
in Pounds 


Number o'f 
Feet and 
Inches in 

One Pound 


Strength of 

New Manila 

Rope in 

Pounds 


Circum- 
ference in 
Inches 


Diameter 

in 

Inches 


Weight of 
1,000 Feet 
in Pounds 


Number of 
Feet and 
Inches in 

One Pound 


Strength of 

New Manila 

Rope in 

Pounds 


% 
1 

I's 

V-i 

\% 

2 

2 '4 

2/2 

3 

3'/ 
3)4 

4 


'A 
9 

T« 

H 
1 3 
1 1; 

1 

\\i 


23 
33 

42 
52 
74 
101 
132 
167 
207 
250 
297 
349 
405 
465 
529 


50 

33 

25 

19 

11 
9 
7 
6 
5 
4 

3' 6 
2' 10" 
2' 4" 
2 1" 
\ 10" 


450 

780 

1,000 

1,280 

1,760 

2,400 

3,140 

3,970 

4,900 

5,900 

7,000 

S,200 

9,600 

11,000 

12,500 


VA 

AH 

5 

5>^ 
6 

6X 
6>^ 

7 

'I'A 
8 

S% 
9 

9>^ 
10 


IK 

Ij^ 
\% 
\% 

irs 
2 

2ys 

2X 

2yi 

2fV 
2H 
2^ 
3 

"IK 


597 

669 

746 

826 

1,000 

1,190 

1,291 

1,397 

1,620 

1,860 

2,116 

2,388 

2,673 

2,983 

3,306 


rs" 

1' 5" 

1' 4" 
1'2 
1 
10" 

9/2" 

r 

5«^" 

5" 

4^" 

4" 

3^^" 


14,000 

15,800 

17,600 

19,500 

23,700 ' 

28,000 

33,000 

38,000 

44,000 

50,000 

60,000 

63,000 

67,700 

70,000 

78.000 



We Carry a Large Stock of Manila and Sisal Rope 



GOTTON WASTE 



No. XXX, white 
No. I, white 
No. 2, white 



In Bales of 100 Pounds 

No. I, colored 
No. 2, colored 
No. 3, colored 



OAKUM 

In Bales of 50 Pounds 



Best 

United States Navy 



Navy 
Plumbers 



Get our samples and prices before buying elsewhere. 



A. LESCHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



Telegraphic Code 



Code Word 

Academy 

Accede 

Accent 

Acclaim 

Accord 

Accrue 

Acorn 

Acre ■ 

Acrobat 

Actor • 

Acute 

Adage 

Adept 

Admiral 

Adore 

Adroit 

Adust 



Babe . . 

Bachelor . 

Backward 

Badge 

Baffler 

Bait . 

Bakery 

Balcony 

Baleful 

Balk . 

Ballad 



Ship 



Ship by rail. 

vShip by boat. 

Ship by express. 

Ship by express C. O. D. 

Ship sight draft with bill of lading. 

Ship to our order, sight draft with bill 
of lading. 

We have shipped via. 

By what route did you ship ? 

We can ship at once. 

We cannot ship. 

We will ship to-day. 

We will ship to-morrow. 

We can ship part of order. 

How soon can you ship ? 

Can you ship to-day ? 

Ship on reel containing 

Can ship in days. 

Order 

Make and hold for shipping instruc- 
tions. 

Do not ship order. 

Hold for further instructions order. 

We have received order. 

We have not received order. 

We have an order. 

We do not care to accept order. 

Add to order. 

Increase our order. 

Decrease our order. 

Our order is incorrect. 



Code Word 


Balloon 


Can we change your order (number or 




date)? 


Bandit 


Change our order to read. 


Banish 


If not on hand how soon can vou 




make ? 


Banking 


How much have you on hand ? 


Banter 


Answer by wire. 


Barb . 


Answer b}- night message. 


Barber 


Answer by mail. 


Barley 


Referring to your letter. 


Baronet 


Referring to our letter. 


Barrier 


Referring to your telegram. 


Bashful 


Referring to our telegram. 


Basket 


Duplicate our order (number or date). 


Battery 


Duplicate on our order (number 




or date). 


Bawling 


Right lay. 


Bazaar 


Left lay. 


Beacon 


Lang lay. 


Beadle 


Regular lay. 


Beamless 


Closed socket fastened to one end. 


Bearded 


Closed socket fastened to each end. 


Bearer 


Open socket fastened to one end. 


Beast . 


Open socket fastened to each end. 


Beaten 


Hook and socket fastened to one end. 


Beaver 


Swivel hook fastened on one end. 


Beckon 


Hook and thimble on one end. 


Becoming 


Oval thimble spliced in one end. 


Bedding 


Oval thimble spliced in each end. 


Beefsteak 


Hook fastened at one end and link 



fastened at other end. 

Beehive ■ Hook and link fastened at one end 
and link fastened at other end. 





A. LESCHEN 


«& SONS ROPE COMPANY 








Telegraph Code —Continued 






Code Word 


Feet 


Code W,.rd 


Feet 


Code Wm-d 


Feet 


Code Word 


Feet 


Code Word 


Feet 


Maabdeh . 


1 


Macherode 


55 


Makouke 


325 


Meekness . 


3,700 


Mehrbar 


9,100 


Maacah . . 


2 


Machiller . 


56 


Maldigo 


350 


Meelbak 


3,800 


Mehren 


9,200 


Maagader . 


3 


Machinabor 


57 


Maleventi 


375 


Meelboom 


3,900 


Mehrfach 


9,300 


Maagsap 


4 


Machinho 


58 


Mallard - 


400 


Meelkalk . 


4,000 


Mehrgebot 9,400 


Maakloon . 


5 


Machionis 


59 


Maltesas 


425 


Meelpap 


4,100 


Mehrmals 


9.500 


Maaksel 


6 


Machlosyne 


60 


Malzhaus 


450 


Meelstof 


4,200 


Mehrtaxe 


. 9,600 


Maakten 


t 


Machlyes 


61 


Manabilis 


475 


Meeltrog 


4,300 


Mehrzahl 


. 9,700 


Maalstrom 


8 


Machmas 


62 


Mandflesch 


500 


Meelvat 


4,400 


Meidbar 


9,800 


Maandag 


9 


Macho 


63 


Mangime 


525 


Meerbad 


4,500 


Meile . 


. 9,900 


Maandloop 


10 


Machoiran 


64 


Maniquete 


550 


Meerblau 


4,600 


Meilenweit 10,000 


Maankap 


11 


Machonner 


65 


Mannsvolk 


575 


Meerfisch 


4,700 


Meilucht 


. 11,000 


Maanoog 


VI 


Machoquet 


66 


Manocage 


600 


Meerfloh 


4,800 


Meinung 


. 12,000 


Mabuse 


13 


Machron . 


67 


Mantram 


625 


Meerfluth 


4,900 


Meister 


. 13,000 


Macaco 


14 


Machtgever 


68 


Marathi 


650 


Meerfrosch 


5,000 


Meiveld 


. 14,000 


Macadura . 


15 


Machtlos . 


69 


Marcidity 


675 


Meergans 


5,100 


Meiwind 


. 15,000 


Macaglie 


16 


Machtquell 


70 


Margelle 


700 


Meergott 


5,200 


Meiworm 


16.000 


Macalon 


IT 


Machtrede 


71 


Markpfahl 


725 


Meerhafen 


5,300 


Meizon 


. 17,000 


Macamorda 


IS 


Machtreich 


72 


Marlpriem 


750 


Meerkat 


5,400 


Mejet . 


. 18.000 


Macanas 


19 


Machtsucht 


73 


Marsepein 


775 


Meerkohl 


5,500 


Mejilla 


. 19,000 


Macaque 


20 


Machtvoll 


74 


Maschine 


800 


Meerkrebs 


5,600 


Mejorado 


20.000 


Macarello . 


21 


Machtwort 


75 


Massgeben 


825 


Meerlachs 


5,700 


Mejoro 


. 25,000 


Macarenas 


22 


Machucado 


76 


Mastiff . 


850 


Meerluft 


5,800 


Melafolio 


. 30,000 


Macareux . 


23 


Machucar 


77 


Matalones 


875 


Meerochs 


5,900 


Melanfillo 


35,000 


Macariotes 


24 


Machuele 


78 


Matroca 


900 


Meerpark 


6,000 


Melanico 


. 40,000 


Macarite 


25 


Machurat ■ 


79 


Matulis 


925 


Meerplant 


6,100 


Melanism 


. 45,000 


Macarizing 


2G 


Machurons 


80 


Mauerwall 


950 


Meerstaat 


6,200 


Melanthos 


50,000 


Macaw . 


27 


Maciabit • 


81 


Maxagua 


975 


Meerstrom 


6,300 


Melapium 


55,000 


Macbeth 


28 


Macidez 


82 


Mechazo 


1,000 


Meertau 


6,400 


Melarosa 


. 60,000 


Maccius 


29 


Macigno 


83 


Mechir . 


1.100 


Meerthier 


6,500 


Melasma 


. 65,000 


Maccoboy . 


30 


Macilence 


84 


Mechones 


1,200 


Meertraube 


6,600 


Melcam 


. 70,000 


Maccum 


31 


Macinandos 


85 


Meckern 


1,300 


Meerval 


6,700 


Melde . 


. 75.000 


Maceada . 


32 


Macinasse 


86 


Mecodeme 


1,400 


Meervolk 


6,800 


Meldest 


. 80,000 


Maceare 


33 


Macinella 


87 


Meconato 


1,500 


Meerwater 


6,900 


Meldung 


. 85,000 


Macebat . 


34 


Macini . 


88 


Meconico 


1,600 


Meerwinde 


7,000 


Melenso 


. 90,000 


Macebimus 


35 


Macinoso • 


89 


Medaba 


1,700 


Meetbar 


7,100 


Meleto 


. 95,000 


Macedonio 


3(5 


Macisbonne 


90 


Medalic 


1,800 


Meetbrief 


7,200 


Meleze 


. 100,000 


Macellava • 


37 


Mackles . 


91 


Medardo 


1,900 


Meetkan 


7,300 


Melgar 


. 200,000 


Macellinus 


38 


Maclifere . 


92 


Meddix . 


2,000 


Meetlood 


7,400 


Meliaca 


. 300,000 


Maceran 


39 


Macline 


93 


Medeborg 


2,100 


Meevallers 


7,500 


Meliflua 


. 400.000 


Maceraste . 


40 


Maclosina 


94 


Medegast 


2,200 


Megale . 


7,600 


Melitos 


. 500,000 


Macersi 


41 


Maclou 


95 


Medehulp 


2,300 


Megapode 


7,700 


Melkart 


. 600,000 


Macescet 


42 


Maclovio . 


96 


Medela ■ 


2,400 


Megarde 


7,800 


Melkbad 


. 700,000 


Machabeos 


43 


Macoco 


97 


Medelid 


2,500 


Megasse 


7,900 


Melkboer 


. 800,000 


Machacaz 


44 


Macolla 


98 


Medendos 


2,600 


Megille - 


8,000 


Melkbrood 900,000 | 


Machacona 


45 


Macomades 


99 


Medeole 


2,700 


Meglio . 


8,100 


Melkbrug 


1,000,000 


Machado . 


46 


Macoraba 


100 


Medica . 


2,800 


Mehida 


8,200 


Melkjuk 


1,100.000 


Machinadas 


47 


Macrostico 


125 


Medidor 


2,900 


Mehlarm 


8,300 


Melkkom 


1,200.000 


Machary 


48 


Madama • 


150 


Mediocre 


3,000 


Mehlbaum 


8,400 


Melklam 


1,300,000 


Machatins . 


49 


Madman . 


175 


Meditar 


3,100 


Mehlblume 


8,500 


Melkmaat 1,400,000 | 


Machbenah 


50 


Madytus 


200 


Medivel 


3,200 


Mehldorn 


8,600 


Melkpot 


1,500.000 


Machefer 


51 


Mafrach 


225 


Medley . 


3,300 


Mehlgips 


8,700 


Melksap 


1,600,000 


Machelier . 


52 


Magilph 


250 


Medma . 


3,400 


Mehlicht 


8.800 


Melksaus 


1,700,000 


Machement 


53 


Maharbal • 


275 


Medras • 


3,500 


Mehlteig 


8.900 


Melkweg 


1,800,000 


Macherlohn 


54 


Maigrot 


300 


Meeken . 


3,600 


Mehola . 


. 9,000 


Mellay 


1,900,000 



85 



A. LESGHEN & SONS ROPE COMPANY 



Index 



Page 

Aerial Wire Rope Tramways lo-28 

Friction Grip System 25 

Patent Automatic System 17-23 

Patent Special Automatic System . . 28, 24 

Single Carrier System 27 

Single Line System 26 

Two Bucket System 27 

Wire Rope for Tramways 28 

Atlas Clips ' 73 

Ballast Unloader Ropes 67, 68 

Black Manila Rope 82 

Blocks— Ferry Blocks 44, 81 

Ferry Travelers 44, 81 

Gin Blocks 76 

Malleable Iron for Wire Rope .... 77 
Snatch — Automatic Link for Manila Rope 79 
Snatch — for Manila Rope, Steel .... 80 

Snatch — Manila Rope, Wood 79 

Snatch — Wire Rope 77 

Steel — for Wire Rope 76, 77 

Steel — Wrought, Extra Heavy, for 

Wire Rope 76, 77 

Tackle — Extra Heavy, for Manila Rope 78, 79 
Tackle— Steel, for Manila Rope ... 78, 80 

Wooden — Iron Strapped 78, 79 

Wooden — Iron Strapped, Thick Mortise 78, 79 
Wooden — Iron Strapped. Extra Heavy 78, 79 
Bridge Cables — Galvanized Steel .... 45, 65 
Bridge Hanger Rods — Ernst Patent ... 45 
Bridge Sockets — Open and Closed . . . 72, 73 
Bushings — Phosphor Bronze Self-lubri- 
cating 74, 75 

Cablewavs 36, 37 

Chain ' 72, 73 

Clamps — Extra Heavy 72, 73 

Clips— Atlas 72. 73 

Crosby 70, 71 

Coating for Wire Rope 8, 81 

Code— Telegraphic 84, 85 

Cord Sash — Copper, Iron, Tinned and Gal- 
vanized 63 

Cordage — Black Manila 82 

Other Manila and Sisal N8 

Fastenings for Wire Rope— Clamps — Extra 

Heavy 72, 73 

Clips— Atlas 72, 73 

Clips— Crosby 70. 71 

Hercules Swivel Hook and Socket . 70, 71 

Hook and Socket 70, 71 

Hook and Thimble 70, 71 

Shackle Hook — Keystone Safety, 

Quick Acting, Close Fitting . . .72, 73 

Shackles — Iron Guy 72 

Sister Hook and Thimble 72 

Sockets — Bridge and Cableway . . .72, 73 

Sockets — Closed, Open 70 

Swivel Hook and Socket 70, 71 

Thimbles 70, 71, 72 

Oval — Extra Heavy, Loose .... 72 

Spliced in Oval, Extra Heavy . . 70, 71 

Turnbuckles — Hook and Eye . . . 72, 73 

Ferry Block 44, 81 

Rope 44 

Travelers 44, 81 



Page 
Fl.vttenei) str.-^ni) wire ROi'E — Description of 9 

Illustration 50, 52 

Price List and Data .... 51, 53, 54, 55 
Galvanized Iron and Cast Steel Running Rope 65 
Galvanized Iron Wire Rope — Illustrated . . 58 

Price List and Data 64 

Galvanized Mast Arm Rope (53 

Galvanized Sash Cord 63 

Galvanized Steel Bridge Cables — Illustration 45 

Price Lists and Data 65 

Galvanized Steel Hawsers 66 

Galvanized Strand — Illustrated 58 

Price List and Data 63 

Galvanized Thimbles — Loose 72 

Spliced in 70, 71 

(lin Blocks 76 

Grease — Wire Rope — Price List and Data . 81 

Guy Shackles 72 

Hanger Rods^Ernst Patent 45 

Haulage — Wire Rope 29-35 

Endless Rope System 34, 35 

Engine Planes 31 

Gravity Planes 29, 30 

Inclined Planes 29 

Tail Rope System 32, 33, 34 

Hercules Wire Rope — Description of . . . 12 

P.\TE.\ r II.ATTKNEIJ STRAND CoUStrUCtion 

Illustrated 50 

Price List and Data 51 

Roimd Strand Construction — Illustrated . 56 

Price List and Data 57 

Historical 5, 6 

Hook and Socket 70, 71 

Hook and Thimble 70, 71 

Hooks — Safety Shackle — Quick Acting — 

Close Fitting . . . . "" 72, 73 

Hooks, Rings and Couplings — Light Pattern 69 
Keystone Safety Shackle Hook — Quick 

Acting — Close Fitting 72, 73 

Lang's Lay 11 

Logging by Wire Rope 40, 41 

Lubricating Bushings 74, 75 

Manila Rope — Black — Leschen's 82 

Ordinary 83 

Table of Weights 83 

Oakum 83 

Power — Transmission of — Article . . . 46, 47 

Power — Transmission of — Table 81 

Preserver — Wire Rope — Description ... S 

Price List 81 

Rubber Sheave Filling 74, 75 

Rods — Hanger — Ernst Patent 45 

Rope — Manila — vSisal 82, 83 

Safety and Economy — Article on. (See 

Wire Rope) 7 

Self-lubricating Bushings 74, 75 

Shackles — Guy 72 

Sheaves — for Wire Rope 74, 75 

Filling — Rubber 74, 75 

Heavy Pattern 74, 75 

Hoisting — Heavy 74, 75 

Transmission 74, 75 

Webb Pattern 74, 75 

Sisal Rope ^3 



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Index— Continued 



Page 

Sister Hook and Thimble 72 

Sockets— Bridge 72, 73 

Cable way 72, 73 

Closed— Open 70 

Splicing — Directions for Ascertaining Length 47 

Illustrated Directions 48, 49 

List for 81 

Necessary Tools 47 

Strand— Galvanized 58, 63 

Switch Ropes— Hercules and Special Steel . 67 

Plow Steel and Crucible Steel .... 68 

Tackle Blocks— Manila Rope . . . .78, 79, 80 

Tackle Blocks— Wire Rope 76, 77 

Telegraphic Code 84, 85 

Thimbles— Loose 72 

Spliced in 70, 71 

Tramways, Aerial Wire Rope 15-28 

Friction Grip System 25, 26 

Patent Automatic System 17 

Patent Special Automatic System . . . 28 

Single Carrier System 27 

Single Line Svstem 26 

Two Bucket System 27 

Wire Rope for Tramways 28 

Transmission of Power — Article on . . . 46, 47* 
Transmission of Power — Sheaves for . . 74, 75 

Transmission of Power — Table 81 

Turnbuckles — Hook and Eye 72, 73 

Waste, Cotton— White and'Colored .... 83 
Wire Rope — 

Ballast Unloader 67, 68 

Cableways 36, 87 

Crucible Steel — Description 13 

Patent ti-^ttened str.anu Construc- 
tion — Illustrated 52 

Price List and Data 54 

Round Strand Construction — Illus- 
trated 58 

Price List and Data 60 

Derrick 43 

Derrick Guys 58, 64 

Dredges 43 

Endless Rope System 34, 35 

Engine Planes 31 

Ferrv 44 

Fittings (see Fastenings for Wire Rope) 

Friction Grip System 25, 26 

Galvanized Iron Wire Rope — Description 14 

Illustrated 58 

Price List and Data 64 

Galvanized Mast Arm Rope 63 

Galvanized Running Rope — Iron and Cast 

Steel 65 

Galvanized Steel Bridge Cables . . .45, 65 

Galvanized Steel Hawsers 66 

Gravity Planes 29, 30 

Grease 7, 81 

Haulage — Wire Rope Systems . . . 29-35 
Hercules Wire Rope — Description of . . 12 
Patent flattened strand Construc- 
tion—Illustrated 50 

Price List and Data 51 

Round Strand Construction — Illus- 
trated 56 



Page 

Wire Rope — Con/. 

Hercules Wire Rope — Round Strand- 
Price List and Data 57 

How to Measure 8 

How to Order 8 

Incline Planes 29 

Lang's Lay H 

Logging ^^' '^i 

Lubrication of 7 

Mining 38, 39 

Patent i-lattened strand — Description of 9 

Illustrated 50, 52 

Price List and Data . . .51, 53, 54, 55 
Plow Steel— Round Strand Construction 

—Illustrated 58 

Price List and Data 61 

Quality — Article on 1 1 

Quarrying 43 

Remarks on L^se of 7 

Cableways 36, 37 

Derricks 43 

Dredges 43 

Logging 40. 41 

Mining 38, 39 

Quarrying 43 

Steam Shovels 43 

Safetv and Economy — Article on . . . 7 
Sash'Cords— Copper— Iron, Tinned and 

Galvanized 63 

Single Carrier System 27 

Single Line System 26 

Special Steel — Description 13 

P.^TENT FL.^TTENED STRAND Construc- 
tion — Illustrated 52 

Price List and Data 53 

Round Strand Construction— Illus- 
trated 58 

Price List and Data 59 

Splicing — Directions for Ascertaining 

Length 47 

Illustrated Directions 48, 49 

List 81 

Necessar}^ Tools 47 

Steam Shovels 43 

Strand — Galvanized — Illustrated ... 58 

Price List and Data 63 

Suspension Bridge Cables 45, 65 

Swedes Iron — Description 13 

Patent flattened strand Construc- 
tion — Illustrated 52 

Price List and Data 55 

Round Strand Construction — Illus- 
trated 58 

Price List and Data 62 

Switch Ropes- Hercules and Special Steel 67 
Plow Steel and Crucible Steel ... 68 

Tail Rope System 32, 33, 34 

Tiller — Swedes Iron — Description of . . 14 

Illustrated 58 

Price List and Data 63 

Tramways — Aerial Wire Rope . . . 15-28 

, Transmission — Article on 46, 47 

Transmission — Table 81 

Wire Rope for Tramways 28 



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